Heston Community School vs The Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 457 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heston Community School
Hounslow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,311 students
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
363 students
| Measure | Heston Community School Hounslow, London | The Rosary Catholic Primary School Hounslow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #299 of 640 | #378 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1450 of 4,090 | #2243 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,311 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,311 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | – |
| town | Hounslow | Hounslow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hestoncommunityschool.co.uk/ | www.rosary.hounslow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 60.6).
- •Heston Community School is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 363.
- •Heston Community School is a academy school while The Rosary Catholic 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 Heston Community School better than The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 60.6 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 Heston Community School and The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 457 m in a straight line, between Hounslow and Hounslow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heston Community School: 1,311. The Rosary Catholic Primary School: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heston Community School and The Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Heston Community School is 299th of 640 and The Rosary Catholic Primary School is 378th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).