Abbot's Hill School vs Belswains Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbot's Hill School
Hemel Hempstead · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
380 students
Belswains Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
| Measure | Abbot's Hill School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Belswains Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 460 | #838 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #78 of 4,090 | #6948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 380 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 431 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 81% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk | www.belswains.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbot's Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.0 vs 54.7).
- •Belswains Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 380.
- •Abbot's Hill School is a independent school while Belswains 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 Abbot's Hill School better than Belswains Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbot's Hill School ranks higher (96.0 vs 54.7 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 Abbot's Hill School and Belswains Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbot's Hill School: 380. Belswains Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbot's Hill School and Belswains Primary School rank in East of England?
Abbot's Hill School is 10th of 460 and Belswains Primary School is 838th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).