Hylands Primary School vs Towers Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hylands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
Towers Infant School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
309 students
| Measure | Hylands Primary School Romford, London | Towers Infant School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1258 of 1,720 | #102 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8712 of 15,697 | #731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 658 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Romford | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | sites.google.com/hylands.havering.sch.uk/hps/home | www.towersinfant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Towers Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 46.8).
- •Hylands Primary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 309.
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 Hylands Primary School better than Towers Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Towers Infant School ranks higher (90.7 vs 46.8 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 Hylands Primary School and Towers Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Romford and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hylands Primary School: 658. Towers Infant School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hylands Primary School and Towers Infant School rank in London?
Hylands Primary School is 1258th of 1,720 and Towers Infant School is 102nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).