Heathmere Primary School vs The Alton School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathmere Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
The Alton School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Heathmere Primary School London, London | The Alton School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1494 of 1,720 | #1682 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11385 of 15,697 | #14634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 68.9% | 77.3% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heathmereprimary.org/ | www.thealton-q1e.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathmere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 15.5).
- •Heathmere Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
- •Heathmere Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 233.
- •Heathmere Primary School is a local authority school while The Alton 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 Heathmere Primary School better than The Alton School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathmere Primary School ranks higher (34.2 vs 15.5 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 Heathmere Primary School and The Alton School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathmere Primary School: 234. The Alton School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathmere Primary School and The Alton School rank in London?
Heathmere Primary School is 1494th of 1,720 and The Alton School is 1682nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).