Brookmans Park Primary School vs Gracewood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookmans Park Primary School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
345 students
Gracewood Academy
Potters Bar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
420 students
| Measure | Brookmans Park Primary School Hatfield, East of England | Gracewood Academy Potters Bar, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #230 of 1,872 | #267 of 460 |
| National rank | #1768 of 15,697 | #2165 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 345 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 38.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Hatfield | Potters Bar |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brookmanspark.herts.sch.uk/ | www.gracewood.futureacademies.org/ |
The verdict
- •Brookmans Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 46.0).
- •Gracewood Academy is the larger school with 420 students compared with 345.
- •Brookmans Park Primary School is a local authority school while Gracewood 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 Brookmans Park Primary School better than Gracewood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brookmans Park Primary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 46.0 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 Brookmans Park Primary School and Gracewood Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hatfield and Potters Bar in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookmans Park Primary School: 345. Gracewood Academy: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookmans Park Primary School and Gracewood Academy rank in East of England?
Brookmans Park Primary School is 230th of 1,872 and Gracewood Academy is 267th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).