Hilldene Primary School vs St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 336 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilldene Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
| Measure | Hilldene Primary School Romford, London | St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,720 | #864 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7843 of 15,697 | #5244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 643 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 643 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 17% |
| 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 | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | hilldene.havering.sch.uk/ | www.stursulascatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 50.6).
- •St Ursula's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 61%).
- •St Ursula's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 12%).
- •Hilldene Primary School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 423.
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 Hilldene Primary School better than St Ursula's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ursula's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 50.6 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 Hilldene Primary School and St Ursula's Catholic Primary School?
About 336 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilldene Primary School: 643. St Ursula's Catholic Primary School: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilldene Primary School and St Ursula's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Hilldene Primary School is 1173rd of 1,720 and St Ursula's Catholic Primary School is 864th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).