Belswains Primary School vs Great Totham 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.
Belswains Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
Great Totham Primary School
Maldon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
| Measure | Belswains Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Great Totham Primary School Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #838 of 1,872 | #118 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6948 of 15,697 | #910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 16% |
| 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 | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.belswains.herts.sch.uk/ | www.greattotham.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Totham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 54.7).
- •Great Totham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 62%).
- •Great Totham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
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 Belswains Primary School better than Great Totham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Totham Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 54.7 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 Belswains Primary School and Great Totham Primary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belswains Primary School: 431. Great Totham Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belswains Primary School and Great Totham Primary School rank in East of England?
Belswains Primary School is 838th of 1,872 and Great Totham Primary School is 118th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).