Keston Primary School vs The Hayes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keston Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
The Hayes Primary School
Kenley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Keston Primary School Coulsdon, London | The Hayes Primary School Kenley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1113 of 1,720 | #444 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7347 of 15,697 | #2610 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 457 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Coulsdon | Kenley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kestonprimary.org.uk/ | www.thehayesprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hayes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 53.0).
- •The Hayes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 62%).
- •The Hayes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Keston Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 420.
- •Keston Primary School is a academy school while The Hayes Primary School is a local authority 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 Keston Primary School better than The Hayes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hayes Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 53.0 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 Keston Primary School and The Hayes Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coulsdon and Kenley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Keston Primary School: 457. The Hayes Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Keston Primary School and The Hayes Primary School rank in London?
Keston Primary School is 1113th of 1,720 and The Hayes Primary School is 444th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).