Lady Nafisa School vs William Byrd Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Nafisa School
Sipson Lane · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
85 students
William Byrd Primary Academy
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
596 students
| Measure | Lady Nafisa School Sipson Lane, London | William Byrd Primary Academy Hayes, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 640 | #1054 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #777 of 4,090 | #6772 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 85 | 596 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 596 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sipson Lane | Hayes |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ladynafisa.org | www.williambyrd.school |
The verdict
- •Lady Nafisa School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 55.7).
- •William Byrd Primary Academy is the larger school with 596 students compared with 85.
- •Lady Nafisa School is a independent school while William Byrd Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lady Nafisa School is girls and William Byrd Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Lady Nafisa School better than William Byrd Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Nafisa School ranks higher (75.3 vs 55.7 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 Lady Nafisa School and William Byrd Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sipson Lane and Hayes in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Nafisa School: 85. William Byrd Primary Academy: 596. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Nafisa School and William Byrd Primary Academy rank in London?
Lady Nafisa School is 164th of 640 and William Byrd Primary Academy is 1054th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).