Heathfield Academy vs Howard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 256 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
Howard Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | Heathfield Academy Croydon, London | Howard Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 1,720 | #957 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2834 of 15,697 | #5958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 411 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 11% |
| 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 | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heathfieldacademy.org/ | www.howard.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 59.4).
- •Heathfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 71%).
- •Heathfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Heathfield Academy is the larger school with 411 students compared with 387.
- •Heathfield Academy is a academy school while Howard 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 Heathfield Academy better than Howard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfield Academy ranks higher (75.8 vs 59.4 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 Heathfield Academy and Howard Primary School?
About 256 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Academy: 411. Howard Primary School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Academy and Howard Primary School rank in London?
Heathfield Academy is 490th of 1,720 and Howard Primary School is 957th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).