Highlands School vs Merryhills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 378 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,694 students
Merryhills Primary School
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
618 students
| Measure | Highlands School London, London | Merryhills Primary School Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #122 of 640 | #57 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #572 of 4,090 | #368 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,694 | 618 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,694 | 618 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.6% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.9 | – |
| town | London | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highlands.enfield.sch.uk/ | www.merryhills.net |
The verdict
- •Merryhills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.4 vs 81.1).
- •Highlands School is the larger school with 1,694 students compared with 618.
- •Highlands School is a local authority school while Merryhills 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 Highlands School better than Merryhills Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Merryhills Primary School ranks higher (94.4 vs 81.1 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 Highlands School and Merryhills Primary School?
About 378 m in a straight line, between London and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highlands School: 1,694. Merryhills Primary School: 618. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highlands School and Merryhills Primary School rank in London?
Highlands School is 122nd of 640 and Merryhills Primary School is 57th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).