Nelson Primary School vs The Heathland School
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.
Nelson Primary School
Twickenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
The Heathland School
Hounslow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,759 students
| Measure | Nelson Primary School Twickenham, London | The Heathland School Hounslow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1368 of 1,720 | #239 of 640 |
| National rank | #9953 of 15,697 | #1124 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 227 | 1,759 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 1,759 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 54.6% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Twickenham | Hounslow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.heathland.hounslow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Heathland School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 40.9).
- •The Heathland School is the larger school with 1,759 students compared with 227.
- •Nelson Primary School is a academy school while The Heathland 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 Nelson Primary School better than The Heathland School?
On the Success Index (England), The Heathland School ranks higher (67.7 vs 40.9 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 Nelson Primary School and The Heathland School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Twickenham and Hounslow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nelson Primary School: 227. The Heathland School: 1,759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nelson Primary School and The Heathland School rank in London?
Nelson Primary School is 1368th of 1,720 and The Heathland School is 239th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).