Abbot's Hill School vs King's College School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 65 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
King's College School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
381 students
| Measure | Abbot's Hill School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | King's College School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #10 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #78 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–16 | Ages 4–14 |
| Students | 380 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 381 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk | www.kcs.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •King's College School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 380.
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 King's College 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 Abbot's Hill School and King's College School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbot's Hill School: 380. King's College School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbot's Hill School and King's College School rank in East of England?
Abbot's Hill School is 10th of 460 and King's College School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).