Queensmead School vs Willow Tree Primary School
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.
Queensmead School
Ruislip · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,502 students
Willow Tree Primary School
Northolt · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
| Measure | Queensmead School Ruislip, London | Willow Tree Primary School Northolt, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 640 | #1142 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #613 of 4,090 | #7589 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,502 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,502 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | – |
| town | Ruislip | Northolt |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.queensmeadschool.org.uk | www.willow-treeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queensmead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 51.9).
- •Queensmead School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 462.
- •Queensmead School is a academy school while Willow Tree 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 Queensmead School better than Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Queensmead School ranks higher (80.1 vs 51.9 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 Queensmead School and Willow Tree Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ruislip and Northolt in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queensmead School: 1,502. Willow Tree Primary School: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queensmead School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in London?
Queensmead School is 133rd of 640 and Willow Tree Primary School is 1142nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).