Hounslow Heath School vs The Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hounslow Heath School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,178 students
The Orchard Primary School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
624 students
| Measure | Hounslow Heath School Hounslow, London | The Orchard Primary School Hounslow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #795 of 1,720 | #1007 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4780 of 15,697 | #6338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,178 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,178 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 6% |
| 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 | Hounslow | Hounslow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hounslowheathschool.com | www.orchardprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hounslow Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.4 vs 57.7).
- •The Orchard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 66%).
- •Hounslow Heath School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •Hounslow Heath School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 624.
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 Hounslow Heath School better than The Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hounslow Heath School ranks higher (65.4 vs 57.7 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 Hounslow Heath School and The Orchard Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hounslow and Hounslow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hounslow Heath School: 1,178. The Orchard Primary School: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hounslow Heath School and The Orchard Primary School rank in London?
Hounslow Heath School is 795th of 1,720 and The Orchard Primary School is 1007th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).