Heathfield Infant School vs Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 903 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Infant School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
286 students
Nelson Primary School
Twickenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Heathfield Infant School Twickenham, London | Nelson Primary School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1490 of 1,720 | #1368 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11348 of 15,697 | #9953 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 286 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Twickenham | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heathfieldschoolspartnership.org | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 34.4).
- •Heathfield Infant School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 227.
- •Heathfield Infant School is a local authority school while Nelson Primary School is a academy 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 Infant School better than Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelson Primary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 34.4 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 Infant School and Nelson Primary School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Twickenham and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Infant School: 286. Nelson Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Infant School and Nelson Primary School rank in London?
Heathfield Infant School is 1490th of 1,720 and Nelson Primary School is 1368th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).