Abel Smith School vs Wheatcroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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
Wheatcroft Primary School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
319 students
| Measure | Abel Smith School Hertford, East of England | Wheatcroft Primary School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #787 of 1,872 | #1183 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6613 of 15,697 | #9760 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 9% |
| 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 | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk | www.wheatcroft.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Abel Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 41.8).
- •Abel Smith School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 51%).
- •Abel Smith School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
- •Wheatcroft Primary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 226.
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 Wheatcroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abel Smith School ranks higher (56.3 vs 41.8 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 Abel Smith School and Wheatcroft Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abel Smith School: 226. Wheatcroft Primary School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abel Smith School and Wheatcroft Primary School rank in East of England?
Abel Smith School is 787th of 1,872 and Wheatcroft Primary School is 1183rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).