Harrow High School vs Heartwood House
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 337 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow High School
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
982 students
Heartwood House
Harrow · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
60 students
| Measure | Harrow High School Harrow, London | Heartwood House Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 640 | #634 of 640 |
| National rank | #1722 of 4,090 | #4070 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–17 |
| Students | 982 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 982 | 60 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 5.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | 6.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 0.38 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowhigh.com | www.heartwoodhouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Harrow High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 2.7).
- •Harrow High School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 60.
- •Harrow High School is a academy school while Heartwood House is a independent 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 Harrow High School better than Heartwood House?
On the Success Index (England), Harrow High School ranks higher (54.9 vs 2.7 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 Harrow High School and Heartwood House?
About 337 m in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow High School: 982. Heartwood House: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow High School and Heartwood House rank in London?
Harrow High School is 337th of 640 and Heartwood House is 634th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).