Bovingdon Primary Academy vs The Thomas Coram Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.6 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
The Thomas Coram Church of England School
Berkhamsted · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
336 students
| Measure | Bovingdon Primary Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | The Thomas Coram Church of England School Berkhamsted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 1,872 | #736 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #771 of 15,697 | #6127 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 428 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Hemel Hempstead | Berkhamsted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bovingdonacademy.org.uk/ | www.thomascoram.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 58.7).
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 68%).
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 336.
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy is a academy school while The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 The Thomas Coram Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Bovingdon Primary Academy ranks higher (90.2 vs 58.7 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 Bovingdon Primary Academy and The Thomas Coram Church of England School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bovingdon Primary Academy: 428. The Thomas Coram Church of England School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bovingdon Primary Academy and The Thomas Coram Church of England School rank in East of England?
Bovingdon Primary Academy is 101st of 1,872 and The Thomas Coram Church of England School is 736th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).