Boxmoor Primary School vs The Hemel Hempstead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 561 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boxmoor Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
The Hemel Hempstead School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,287 students
| Measure | Boxmoor Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | The Hemel Hempstead School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 1,872 | #140 of 460 |
| National rank | #3193 of 15,697 | #1148 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 234 | 1,287 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 1,287 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.boxmoor.herts.sch.uk | www.hhs.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Boxmoor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 67.1).
- •The Hemel Hempstead School is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 234.
- •Boxmoor Primary School is a local authority school while The Hemel Hempstead School is a academy 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 Boxmoor Primary School better than The Hemel Hempstead School?
On the Success Index (England), Boxmoor Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 67.1 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 Boxmoor Primary School and The Hemel Hempstead School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boxmoor Primary School: 234. The Hemel Hempstead School: 1,287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boxmoor Primary School and The Hemel Hempstead School rank in East of England?
Boxmoor Primary School is 403rd of 1,872 and The Hemel Hempstead School is 140th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).