Abel Smith School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abel Smith School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Abel Smith School Hertford, East of England | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #787 of 1,872 | #793 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6613 of 15,697 | #6638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 6% |
| 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 | Hertford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk | www.stmichaelsjmi.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.3 vs 56.3).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 55%).
- •Abel Smith School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
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 Abel Smith School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary 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 Abel Smith School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abel Smith School: 226. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abel Smith School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Abel Smith School is 787th of 1,872 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 793rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).