Harrow Lodge Primary School vs Hylands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
456 students
Hylands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
| Measure | Harrow Lodge Primary School Hornchurch, London | Hylands Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 1,720 | #1258 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7713 of 15,697 | #8712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 658 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 658 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowlodgeprimary.com | sites.google.com/hylands.havering.sch.uk/hps/home |
The verdict
- •Harrow Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 46.8).
- •Harrow Lodge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Hylands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Hylands Primary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 456.
- •Harrow Lodge Primary School is a academy school while Hylands Primary School is a local authority 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 Lodge Primary School better than Hylands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harrow Lodge Primary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 46.8 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 Lodge Primary School and Hylands Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow Lodge Primary School: 456. Hylands Primary School: 658. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow Lodge Primary School and Hylands Primary School rank in London?
Harrow Lodge Primary School is 1158th of 1,720 and Hylands Primary School is 1258th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).