Gidea Park Primary School vs St Mary's Hare Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidea Park Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
459 students
St Mary's Hare Park School
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
144 students
| Measure | Gidea Park Primary School Romford, London | St Mary's Hare Park School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #302 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #1826 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 459 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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.gideapkprimary.org.uk | www.stmarysharepark.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gidea Park Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 144.
- •Gidea Park Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Hare Park School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary School 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 Primary School and St Mary's Hare Park School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gidea Park Primary School: 459. St Mary's Hare Park School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gidea Park Primary School and St Mary's Hare Park School rank in London?
Gidea Park Primary School is 302nd of 1,720 and St Mary's Hare Park School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).