Aycliffe Drive Primary School vs Hammond Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 339 m 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
Hammond Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
308 students
| Measure | Aycliffe Drive Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Hammond Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 1,872 | #1281 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11582 of 15,697 | #10533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 327 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 57% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aycliffedrive.herts.sch.uk/ | www.hammondacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hammond Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 33.2).
- •Hammond Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 51%).
- •Aycliffe Drive Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Aycliffe Drive Primary School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 308.
- •Aycliffe Drive Primary School is a local authority school while Hammond Academy is a academy 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 Aycliffe Drive Primary School better than Hammond Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hammond Academy ranks higher (38.2 vs 33.2 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 Aycliffe Drive Primary School and Hammond Academy?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School: 327. Hammond Academy: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aycliffe Drive Primary School and Hammond Academy rank in East of England?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School is 1406th of 1,872 and Hammond Academy is 1281st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).