Hurst Primary School vs Townley Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Townley Grammar School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,669 students
| Measure | Hurst Primary School Bexley, London | Townley Grammar School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #463 of 1,720 | #21 of 640 |
| National rank | #2709 of 15,697 | #95 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 662 | 1,669 |
| Pupils on roll | 662 | 1,669 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 107.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 75.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 96.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.6 |
| town | Bexley | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hurst.bexley.sch.uk | www.townleygrammar.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Townley Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 76.7).
- •Townley Grammar School is the larger school with 1,669 students compared with 662.
- •Hurst Primary School is co-educational and Townley Grammar 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 Hurst Primary School better than Townley Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Townley Grammar School ranks higher (95.6 vs 76.7 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 Hurst Primary School and Townley Grammar School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurst Primary School: 662. Townley Grammar School: 1,669. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurst Primary School and Townley Grammar School rank in London?
Hurst Primary School is 463rd of 1,720 and Townley Grammar School is 21st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).