Heathrow Primary School vs Laurel Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathrow Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
Laurel Lane Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
267 students
| Measure | Heathrow Primary School West Drayton, London | Laurel Lane Primary School West Drayton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #538 of 1,720 | #1715 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3123 of 15,697 | #15357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 396 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 267 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 49.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 63.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | West Drayton | West Drayton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heathrowprimaryschool.co.uk | www.laurel-laneprimary.hillingdon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heathrow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 8.8).
- •Heathrow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 40%).
- •Heathrow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Heathrow Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 267.
- •Heathrow Primary School is a local authority school while Laurel Lane 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 Heathrow Primary School better than Laurel Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathrow Primary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 8.8 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 Heathrow Primary School and Laurel Lane Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Drayton and West Drayton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathrow Primary School: 396. Laurel Lane Primary School: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathrow Primary School and Laurel Lane Primary School rank in London?
Heathrow Primary School is 538th of 1,720 and Laurel Lane Primary School is 1715th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).