Harefield School vs St Martin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harefield School
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
287 students
St Martin's School
Northwood · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
337 students
| Measure | Harefield School Uxbridge, London | St Martin's School Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #571 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #3474 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 287 | 337 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 337 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 28.7% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.20 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.0 | – |
| town | Uxbridge | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hfschool.org.uk | www.stmartins.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Martin's School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 287.
- •Harefield School is a academy school while St Martin's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harefield School is co-educational and St Martin's School is boys.
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 Harefield School better than St Martin's 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 Harefield School and St Martin's School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Uxbridge and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harefield School: 287. St Martin's School: 337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harefield School and St Martin's School rank in London?
Harefield School is 571st of 640 and St Martin's School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).