Hillside Infant School vs St Helen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Infant School
Northwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
201 students
St Helen's School
Northwood · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,097 students
| Measure | Hillside Infant School Northwood, London | St Helen's School Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #873 of 1,720 | #15 of 640 |
| National rank | #5324 of 15,697 | #42 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 201 | 1,097 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 1,097 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 95.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 95.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 48.1 |
| town | Northwood | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hillsideinfant.org.uk | www.sthelens.london |
The verdict
- •St Helen's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 62.5).
- •St Helen's School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 201.
- •Hillside Infant School is a local authority school while St Helen's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hillside Infant School is co-educational and St Helen's School is girls.
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 Hillside Infant School better than St Helen's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's School ranks higher (97.5 vs 62.5 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 Hillside Infant School and St Helen's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Northwood and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Infant School: 201. St Helen's School: 1,097. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Infant School and St Helen's School rank in London?
Hillside Infant School is 873rd of 1,720 and St Helen's School is 15th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).