Heartwood House vs Norbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 876 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heartwood House
Harrow · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
60 students
Norbury School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
641 students
| Measure | Heartwood House Harrow, London | Norbury School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #634 of 640 | #1386 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4070 of 4,090 | #10122 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 60 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 641 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 5.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 6.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.38 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heartwoodhouse.org.uk | www.norbury.harrow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Norbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 2.7).
- •Norbury School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 60.
- •Heartwood House is a independent school while Norbury 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 Heartwood House better than Norbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Norbury School ranks higher (40.1 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 Heartwood House and Norbury School?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heartwood House: 60. Norbury School: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heartwood House and Norbury School rank in London?
Heartwood House is 634th of 640 and Norbury School is 1386th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).