Halley House School vs Princess May Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 376 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halley House School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
Princess May Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Halley House School London, London | Princess May Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #631 of 1,720 | #1094 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3719 of 15,697 | #7167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 166 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 47.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 10% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.halleyhouseschool.org.uk | www.princessmay.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Halley House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 53.7).
- •Halley House School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 70%).
- •Halley House School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 10%).
- •Princess May Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 166.
- •Halley House School is a academy school while Princess May Primary School is a local authority 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 Halley House School better than Princess May Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halley House School ranks higher (71.0 vs 53.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Halley House School and Princess May Primary School?
About 376 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halley House School: 166. Princess May Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halley House School and Princess May Primary School rank in London?
Halley House School is 631st of 1,720 and Princess May Primary School is 1094th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).