Halley Primary School vs Sir William Burrough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 520 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halley Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
Sir William Burrough Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
294 students
| Measure | Halley Primary School London, London | Sir William Burrough Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1272 of 1,720 | #981 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8855 of 15,697 | #6121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 194 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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.halley.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ | sirwilliamburrough.info/ |
The verdict
- •Sir William Burrough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 46.1).
- •Sir William Burrough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 68%).
- •Sir William Burrough Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Sir William Burrough Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 194.
- •Halley Primary School is a local authority school while Sir William Burrough Primary School is a academy 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 Primary School better than Sir William Burrough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir William Burrough Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 46.1 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 Primary School and Sir William Burrough Primary School?
About 520 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halley Primary School: 194. Sir William Burrough Primary School: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halley Primary School and Sir William Burrough Primary School rank in London?
Halley Primary School is 1272nd of 1,720 and Sir William Burrough Primary School is 981st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).