Hawes Down Primary School vs Pickhurst Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 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
Pickhurst Academy
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
509 students
| Measure | Hawes Down Primary School West Wickham, London | Pickhurst Academy West Wickham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,720 | #251 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5399 of 15,697 | #1577 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 447 | 509 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 509 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 25% |
| 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 | West Wickham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hdps.org.uk/ | www.pickhurst.com |
The verdict
- •Pickhurst Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 62.1).
- •Pickhurst Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 66%).
- •Pickhurst Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 7%).
- •Pickhurst Academy is the larger school with 509 students compared with 447.
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 Pickhurst Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pickhurst Academy ranks higher (83.9 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 Pickhurst Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Wickham and West Wickham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawes Down Primary School: 447. Pickhurst Academy: 509. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawes Down Primary School and Pickhurst Academy rank in London?
Hawes Down Primary School is 885th of 1,720 and Pickhurst Academy is 251st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).