Benington Church of England Primary School vs Shillington Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benington Church of England Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Shillington Lower School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
94 students
| Measure | Benington Church of England Primary School Stevenage, East of England | Shillington Lower School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #315 of 1,872 | #630 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2448 of 15,697 | #5118 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 94 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 62.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Stevenage | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.benington.herts.sch.uk/ | www.shillingtonstondon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Benington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 63.6).
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 Benington Church of England Primary School better than Shillington Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Benington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 63.6 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 Benington Church of England Primary School and Shillington Lower School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benington Church of England Primary School: 94. Shillington Lower School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benington Church of England Primary School and Shillington Lower School rank in East of England?
Benington Church of England Primary School is 315th of 1,872 and Shillington Lower School is 630th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).