Bovingdon Primary Academy vs Westbrook Hay
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 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
Westbrook Hay
London Road · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
360 students
| Measure | Bovingdon Primary Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Westbrook Hay London Road, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #101 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #771 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 428 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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 | London Road |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bovingdonacademy.org.uk/ | www.westbrookhay.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 360.
- •Bovingdon Primary Academy is a academy school while Westbrook Hay is a independent 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 Westbrook Hay?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bovingdon Primary Academy and Westbrook Hay?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and London Road in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bovingdon Primary Academy: 428. Westbrook Hay: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bovingdon Primary Academy and Westbrook Hay rank in East of England?
Bovingdon Primary Academy is 101st of 1,872 and Westbrook Hay is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).