Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School vs Hatfield Community Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 182 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Hatfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
942 students
Hatfield Community Free School
Hatfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Hatfield, East of England | Hatfield Community Free School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 460 | #1126 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #794 of 4,090 | #9316 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 942 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 942 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | – |
| town | Hatfield | Hatfield |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bishophatfield.herts.sch.uk/ | www.hcfs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 43.8).
- •Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is the larger school with 942 students compared with 406.
- •Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is girls and Hatfield Community Free School is co-educational.
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 Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School better than Hatfield Community Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School ranks higher (74.9 vs 43.8 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 Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School and Hatfield Community Free School?
About 182 m in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School: 942. Hatfield Community Free School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School and Hatfield Community Free School rank in East of England?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is 99th of 460 and Hatfield Community Free School is 1126th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).