Squirrels Heath Primary School vs Towers Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km 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
Towers Junior School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
| Measure | Squirrels Heath Primary School Romford, London | Towers Junior School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #451 of 1,720 | #657 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2642 of 15,697 | #3894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 600 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 600 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romford | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk | www.towersjs.havering.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Squirrels Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 70.2).
- •Squirrels Heath Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 66%).
- •Squirrels Heath Primary School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 358.
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 Towers Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Squirrels Heath Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 70.2 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 Squirrels Heath Primary School and Towers Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Romford and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Squirrels Heath Primary School: 600. Towers Junior School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Squirrels Heath Primary School and Towers Junior School rank in London?
Squirrels Heath Primary School is 451st of 1,720 and Towers Junior School is 657th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).