Hillside Infant School vs UTC Heathrow
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 580 m 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
UTC Heathrow
Northwood · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
240 students
| Measure | Hillside Infant School Northwood, London | UTC Heathrow Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #873 of 1,720 | #592 of 640 |
| National rank | #5324 of 15,697 | #3637 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 201 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.5 |
| town | Northwood | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hillsideinfant.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 18.7).
- •UTC Heathrow is the larger school with 240 students compared with 201.
- •Hillside Infant School is a local authority school while UTC Heathrow 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 Hillside Infant School better than UTC Heathrow?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Infant School ranks higher (62.5 vs 18.7 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 UTC Heathrow?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Northwood and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Infant School: 201. UTC Heathrow: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Infant School and UTC Heathrow rank in London?
Hillside Infant School is 873rd of 1,720 and UTC Heathrow is 592nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).