Heathfield Junior 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 Junior School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
370 students
Nelson Primary School
Twickenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Heathfield Junior School Twickenham, London | Nelson Primary School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1278 of 1,720 | #1368 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8983 of 15,697 | #9953 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 370 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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
- •Heathfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 40.9).
- •Heathfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 59%).
- •Nelson Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Heathfield Junior School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 227.
- •Heathfield Junior 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 Junior School better than Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfield Junior School ranks higher (45.4 vs 40.9 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 370. Nelson Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Junior School and Nelson Primary School rank in London?
Heathfield Junior School is 1278th of 1,720 and Nelson Primary School is 1368th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).