Heron Way Primary School vs St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron Way Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Heron Way Primary School Horsham, South East | St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 2,471 | #1229 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #339 of 15,697 | #6985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 3% |
| 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 | Horsham | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysschoolhorsham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heron Way Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 54.6).
- •Heron Way Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 67%).
- •Heron Way Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 3%).
- •Heron Way Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 200.
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 Heron Way Primary School better than St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heron Way Primary School ranks higher (94.8 vs 54.6 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 Heron Way Primary School and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heron Way Primary School: 417. St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heron Way Primary School and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School rank in South East?
Heron Way Primary School is 80th of 2,471 and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is 1229th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).