Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery vs St Mary's Hare Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 601 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
163 students
St Mary's Hare Park School
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
144 students
| Measure | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery Romford, London | St Mary's Hare Park School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 144 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/ | www.stmarysharepark.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is the larger school with 163 students compared with 144.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery better than St Mary's Hare Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery and St Mary's Hare Park School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery: 163. St Mary's Hare Park School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery and St Mary's Hare Park School rank in London?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked and St Mary's Hare Park School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).