Harlington School vs Lady Nafisa School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlington School
Hayes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,409 students
Lady Nafisa School
Sipson Lane · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
85 students
| Measure | Harlington School Hayes, London | Lady Nafisa School Sipson Lane, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #478 of 640 | #164 of 640 |
| National rank | #2745 of 4,090 | #777 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,409 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,409 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 44% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 51.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.6% | 53.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.8% | 60% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | – |
| town | Hayes | Sipson Lane |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harlingtonschool.co.uk/ | www.ladynafisa.org |
The verdict
- •Lady Nafisa School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 34.0).
- •Harlington School is the larger school with 1,409 students compared with 85.
- •Harlington School is a local authority school while Lady Nafisa School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harlington School is co-educational and Lady Nafisa School is girls.
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 Harlington School better than Lady Nafisa School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Nafisa School ranks higher (75.3 vs 34.0 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 Harlington School and Lady Nafisa School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hayes and Sipson Lane in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlington School: 1,409. Lady Nafisa School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlington School and Lady Nafisa School rank in London?
Harlington School is 478th of 640 and Lady Nafisa School is 164th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).