Birchwood Avenue Primary School vs The Ryde School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km 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
The Ryde School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Birchwood Avenue Primary School Hatfield, East of England | The Ryde School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1825 of 1,872 | #684 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15075 of 15,697 | #5601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.ryde.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Ryde School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 11.7).
- •The Ryde School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 38%).
- •The Ryde School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Birchwood Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 191.
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 The Ryde School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ryde School ranks higher (61.3 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 The Ryde School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood Avenue Primary School: 202. The Ryde School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood Avenue Primary School and The Ryde School rank in East of England?
Birchwood Avenue Primary School is 1825th of 1,872 and The Ryde School is 684th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).