Hawes Down Primary School vs Langley Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawes Down Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
447 students
Langley Park Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Hawes Down Primary School West Wickham, London | Langley Park Primary School Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,720 | #586 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5399 of 15,697 | #3447 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 447 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | West Wickham | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hdps.org.uk/ | www.langleyparkprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Langley Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 62.1).
- •Langley Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 66%).
- •Langley Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Hawes Down Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 399.
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 Hawes Down Primary School better than Langley Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Langley Park Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 62.1 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 Hawes Down Primary School and Langley Park Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Wickham and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawes Down Primary School: 447. Langley Park Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawes Down Primary School and Langley Park Primary School rank in London?
Hawes Down Primary School is 885th of 1,720 and Langley Park Primary School is 586th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).