Bovingdon Primary Academy vs Pixies Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bovingdon Primary Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
Pixies Hill Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Bovingdon Primary Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Pixies Hill Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 1,872 | #690 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #771 of 15,697 | #5653 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 428 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 10% |
| 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 | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bovingdonacademy.org.uk/ | www.pixieshill.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 61.0).
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 66%).
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 209.
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy is a academy school while Pixies Hill Primary School is a local authority 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 Bovingdon Primary Academy better than Pixies Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bovingdon Primary Academy ranks higher (90.2 vs 61.0 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 Bovingdon Primary Academy and Pixies Hill Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bovingdon Primary Academy: 428. Pixies Hill Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bovingdon Primary Academy and Pixies Hill Primary School rank in East of England?
Bovingdon Primary Academy is 101st of 1,872 and Pixies Hill Primary School is 690th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).