Harold Wood Primary School vs Nelmes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 701 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold Wood Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
641 students
Nelmes Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Harold Wood Primary School Romford, London | Nelmes Primary School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1191 of 1,720 | #29 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8011 of 15,697 | #223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 641 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 641 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 28% |
| 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 | Romford | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | haroldwoodprimary.com | www.nelmes-havering.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nelmes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 49.9).
- •Nelmes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 52%).
- •Nelmes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 17%).
- •Harold Wood Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 433.
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 Harold Wood Primary School better than Nelmes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelmes Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 49.9 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 Harold Wood Primary School and Nelmes Primary School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Romford and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harold Wood Primary School: 641. Nelmes Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harold Wood Primary School and Nelmes Primary School rank in London?
Harold Wood Primary School is 1191st of 1,720 and Nelmes Primary School is 29th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).