Harlington School vs William Byrd Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 831 m 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
William Byrd Primary Academy
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
596 students
| Measure | Harlington School Hayes, London | William Byrd Primary Academy Hayes, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #478 of 640 | #1054 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2745 of 4,090 | #6772 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,409 | 596 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,409 | 596 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | – |
| town | Hayes | Hayes |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harlingtonschool.co.uk/ | www.williambyrd.school |
The verdict
- •William Byrd Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 34.0).
- •Harlington School is the larger school with 1,409 students compared with 596.
- •Harlington School is a local authority school while William Byrd Primary Academy 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 Harlington School better than William Byrd Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), William Byrd Primary Academy ranks higher (55.7 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 William Byrd Primary Academy?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Hayes and Hayes in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlington School: 1,409. William Byrd Primary Academy: 596. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlington School and William Byrd Primary Academy rank in London?
Harlington School is 478th of 640 and William Byrd Primary Academy is 1054th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).