Marlborough Primary School vs The Sacred Heart Language College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Primary School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
The Sacred Heart Language College
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
714 students
| Measure | Marlborough Primary School Harrow, London | The Sacred Heart Language College Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #938 of 1,720 | #115 of 640 |
| National rank | #5818 of 15,697 | #544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 651 | 714 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 714 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.marlboroughprimary.school | www.tshlc.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Sacred Heart Language College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 60.1).
- •The Sacred Heart Language College is the larger school with 714 students compared with 651.
- •Marlborough Primary School is a local authority school while The Sacred Heart Language College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Marlborough Primary School is co-educational and The Sacred Heart Language College 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 Marlborough Primary School better than The Sacred Heart Language College?
On the Success Index (England), The Sacred Heart Language College ranks higher (82.0 vs 60.1 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 Marlborough Primary School and The Sacred Heart Language College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlborough Primary School: 651. The Sacred Heart Language College: 714. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlborough Primary School and The Sacred Heart Language College rank in London?
Marlborough Primary School is 938th of 1,720 and The Sacred Heart Language College is 115th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).