Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School vs Rooks Heath School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 803 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
Rooks Heath School
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,148 students
| Measure | Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Harrow, London | Rooks Heath School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 1,720 | #489 of 640 |
| National rank | #410 of 15,697 | #2912 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 462 | 1,148 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 1,148 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.0 |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.newtonfarm.harrow.sch.uk | www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 31.0).
- •Rooks Heath School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 462.
- •Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School is a local authority school while Rooks Heath School is a academy 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 Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School better than Rooks Heath School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School ranks higher (93.9 vs 31.0 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 Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School and Rooks Heath School?
About 803 m in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School: 462. Rooks Heath School: 1,148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School and Rooks Heath School rank in London?
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School is 62nd of 1,720 and Rooks Heath School is 489th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).