Birchwood Avenue Primary School vs Countess Anne Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 705 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
Countess Anne Church of England School
Hatfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Birchwood Avenue Primary School Hatfield, East of England | Countess Anne Church of England School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1825 of 1,872 | #1115 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15075 of 15,697 | #9252 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 202 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Hatfield | Hatfield |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.birchwoodavenue.herts.sch.uk/ | www.countessanneprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Countess Anne Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 11.7).
- •Countess Anne Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 38%).
- •Countess Anne Church of England School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 202.
- •Birchwood Avenue Primary School is a local authority school while Countess Anne Church of England School 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 Birchwood Avenue Primary School better than Countess Anne Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Countess Anne Church of England School ranks higher (44.1 vs 11.7 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 Birchwood Avenue Primary School and Countess Anne Church of England School?
About 705 m in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood Avenue Primary School: 202. Countess Anne Church of England School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood Avenue Primary School and Countess Anne Church of England School rank in East of England?
Birchwood Avenue Primary School is 1825th of 1,872 and Countess Anne Church of England School is 1115th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).