Aycliffe Drive Primary School vs Bassingbourn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aycliffe Drive Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
Bassingbourn Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
326 students
| Measure | Aycliffe Drive Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Bassingbourn Primary School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 1,872 | #1374 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11582 of 15,697 | #11396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 327 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Hemel Hempstead | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aycliffedrive.herts.sch.uk/ | www.bassingbourn.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.2 vs 34.1).
- •Bassingbourn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 51%).
- •Aycliffe Drive Primary School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 326.
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 Aycliffe Drive Primary School better than Bassingbourn 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 Aycliffe Drive Primary School and Bassingbourn Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School: 327. Bassingbourn Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aycliffe Drive Primary School and Bassingbourn Primary School rank in East of England?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School is 1406th of 1,872 and Bassingbourn Primary School is 1374th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).