Hatch End High School vs Whitefriars School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hatch End High School
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,226 students
Whitefriars School
Harrow · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,419 students
| Measure | Hatch End High School Harrow, London | Whitefriars School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #440 of 640 | #514 of 640 |
| National rank | #2442 of 4,090 | #3108 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,226 | 1,419 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,226 | 1,419 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.5% | 61.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | 25.9 |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hatchend.harrow.sch.uk | www.whitefriarsschool.net |
The verdict
- •Hatch End High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 27.0).
- •Whitefriars School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 1,226.
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 Hatch End High School better than Whitefriars School?
On the Success Index (England), Hatch End High School ranks higher (40.4 vs 27.0 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 Hatch End High School and Whitefriars School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hatch End High School: 1,226. Whitefriars School: 1,419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hatch End High School and Whitefriars School rank in London?
Hatch End High School is 440th of 640 and Whitefriars School is 514th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).