Squirrels Heath Primary School vs The Royal Liberty School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 994 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
600 students
The Royal Liberty School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students
| Measure | Squirrels Heath Primary School Romford, London | The Royal Liberty School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #451 of 1,720 | #153 of 640 |
| National rank | #2642 of 15,697 | #709 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 600 | 749 |
| Pupils on roll | 600 | 749 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk | www.royalliberty.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (77.1 vs 77.4).
- •The Royal Liberty School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 600.
- •Squirrels Heath Primary School is a local authority school while The Royal Liberty School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Squirrels Heath Primary School is co-educational and The Royal Liberty School is boys.
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 Squirrels Heath Primary School better than The Royal Liberty School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Squirrels Heath Primary School and The Royal Liberty School?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Squirrels Heath Primary School: 600. The Royal Liberty School: 749. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Squirrels Heath Primary School and The Royal Liberty School rank in London?
Squirrels Heath Primary School is 451st of 1,720 and The Royal Liberty School is 153rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).