Brockswood Primary School vs Hammond Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brockswood Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
Hammond Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
308 students
| Measure | Brockswood Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Hammond Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 1,872 | #1281 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1939 of 15,697 | #10533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 247 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 57% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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.brockswood.herts.sch.uk | www.hammondacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brockswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 38.2).
- •Brockswood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 67%).
- •Brockswood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Hammond Academy is the larger school with 308 students compared with 247.
- •Brockswood Primary School is a local authority school while Hammond Academy 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 Brockswood Primary School better than Hammond Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brockswood Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 38.2 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 Brockswood Primary School and Hammond Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brockswood Primary School: 247. Hammond Academy: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brockswood Primary School and Hammond Academy rank in East of England?
Brockswood Primary School is 252nd of 1,872 and Hammond Academy is 1281st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).