Applecroft School vs Highwoods Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 79 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applecroft School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Highwoods Community Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
453 students
| Measure | Applecroft School Welwyn Garden City, East of England | Highwoods Community Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #163 of 1,872 | #243 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1273 of 15,697 | #1873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 454 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 24% |
| 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 | Welwyn Garden City | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.applecroft.herts.sch.uk/ | www.highwoodsprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Applecroft School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 81.9).
- •Highwoods Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 20%).
- •Applecroft School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 453.
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 Applecroft School better than Highwoods Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Applecroft School ranks higher (86.1 vs 81.9 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 Applecroft School and Highwoods Community Primary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Applecroft School: 454. Highwoods Community Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Applecroft School and Highwoods Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Applecroft School is 163rd of 1,872 and Highwoods Community Primary School is 243rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).