Aycliffe Drive Primary School vs The Astley Cooper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 861 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
The Astley Cooper School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
914 students
| Measure | Aycliffe Drive Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | The Astley Cooper School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 1,872 | #430 of 460 |
| National rank | #11582 of 15,697 | #3621 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 327 | 914 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 914 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.7 |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aycliffedrive.herts.sch.uk/ | www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Aycliffe Drive Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.2 vs 19.0).
- •The Astley Cooper School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 327.
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 The Astley Cooper School?
On the Success Index (England), Aycliffe Drive Primary School ranks higher (33.2 vs 19.0 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 The Astley Cooper School?
About 861 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. The Astley Cooper School: 914. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aycliffe Drive Primary School and The Astley Cooper School rank in East of England?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School is 1406th of 1,872 and The Astley Cooper School is 430th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).