Nower Hill High School vs Vaughan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nower Hill High School
Pinner · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,030 students
Vaughan Primary School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
| Measure | Nower Hill High School Pinner, London | Vaughan Primary School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #97 of 640 | #201 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #466 of 4,090 | #1270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,030 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,030 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.1 | – |
| town | Pinner | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.nowerhill.org.uk | www.vaughan.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Vaughan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 84.2).
- •Nower Hill High School is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 668.
- •Nower Hill High School is a academy school while Vaughan Primary 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 Nower Hill High School better than Vaughan Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Vaughan Primary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 84.2 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 Nower Hill High School and Vaughan Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pinner and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nower Hill High School: 2,030. Vaughan Primary School: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nower Hill High School and Vaughan Primary School rank in London?
Nower Hill High School is 97th of 640 and Vaughan Primary School is 201st of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).