Avanti Brook Primary School vs Hillmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avanti Brook Primary School
Bishops Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students
Hillmead Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Avanti Brook Primary School Bishops Stortford, East of England | Hillmead Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #362 of 1,872 | #295 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2850 of 15,697 | #2297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 95 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 21.3% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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 | Bishops Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | avanti.org.uk/avantibrook/principals-welcome/ | www.hillmead.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillmead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 75.7).
- •Hillmead Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 95.
- •Avanti Brook Primary School is a academy school while Hillmead 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 Avanti Brook Primary School better than Hillmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillmead Primary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 75.7 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 Avanti Brook Primary School and Hillmead Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bishops Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avanti Brook Primary School: 95. Hillmead Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avanti Brook Primary School and Hillmead Primary School rank in East of England?
Avanti Brook Primary School is 362nd of 1,872 and Hillmead Primary School is 295th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).