Hurst Primary School vs Sherwood Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurst Primary School
Bexley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
662 students
Sherwood Park Primary School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
| Measure | Hurst Primary School Bexley, London | Sherwood Park Primary School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #463 of 1,720 | #982 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2709 of 15,697 | #6138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 662 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 662 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 20% |
| 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 | Bexley | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hurst.bexley.sch.uk | www.sherwoodparkprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hurst Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 58.6).
- •Hurst Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •Sherwood Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 18%).
- •Hurst Primary School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 282.
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 Hurst Primary School better than Sherwood Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hurst Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 58.6 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 Hurst Primary School and Sherwood Park Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurst Primary School: 662. Sherwood Park Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurst Primary School and Sherwood Park Primary School rank in London?
Hurst Primary School is 463rd of 1,720 and Sherwood Park Primary School is 982nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).