Lake Farm Park Academy vs Minet Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Farm Park Academy
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
Minet Junior School
Hayes · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
348 students
| Measure | Lake Farm Park Academy Hayes, London | Minet Junior School Hayes, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #764 of 1,720 | #976 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4514 of 15,697 | #6074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 658 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Hayes | Hayes |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lakefarmpark.academy | www.minetjunior.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lake Farm Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 58.9).
- •Lake Farm Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 76%).
- •Lake Farm Park Academy is the larger school with 658 students compared with 348.
- •Lake Farm Park Academy is a academy school while Minet Junior 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 Lake Farm Park Academy better than Minet Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Lake Farm Park Academy ranks higher (66.8 vs 58.9 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 Lake Farm Park Academy and Minet Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hayes and Hayes in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lake Farm Park Academy: 658. Minet Junior School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lake Farm Park Academy and Minet Junior School rank in London?
Lake Farm Park Academy is 764th of 1,720 and Minet Junior School is 976th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).