Broadfield Academy vs Lime Walk Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 942 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadfield Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
Lime Walk Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Broadfield Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Lime Walk Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1644 of 1,872 | #1804 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13762 of 15,697 | #14935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 429 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.broadfieldacademy.org.uk | www.limewalk.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Broadfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.4 vs 13.0).
- •Broadfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 39%).
- •Broadfield Academy is the larger school with 429 students compared with 212.
- •Broadfield Academy is a academy school while Lime Walk 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 Broadfield Academy better than Lime Walk Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadfield Academy ranks higher (21.4 vs 13.0 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 Broadfield Academy and Lime Walk Primary School?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadfield Academy: 429. Lime Walk Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadfield Academy and Lime Walk Primary School rank in East of England?
Broadfield Academy is 1644th of 1,872 and Lime Walk Primary School is 1804th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).