Highams Park School vs Selwyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 728 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highams Park School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,592 students
Selwyn Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
721 students
| Measure | Highams Park School London, London | Selwyn Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #305 of 640 | #109 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1489 of 4,090 | #769 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,592 | 721 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 721 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 34% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highamsparkschool.co.uk | www.selwynprimarywaltham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Selwyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 59.9).
- •Highams Park School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 721.
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 Highams Park School better than Selwyn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Selwyn Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 59.9 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 Highams Park School and Selwyn Primary School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highams Park School: 1,592. Selwyn Primary School: 721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highams Park School and Selwyn Primary School rank in London?
Highams Park School is 305th of 640 and Selwyn Primary School is 109th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).