Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School vs West Hatch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Buckhurst Hill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
West Hatch High School
Chigwell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,573 students
| Measure | Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Buckhurst Hill, East of England | West Hatch High School Chigwell, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #764 of 1,872 | #123 of 460 |
| National rank | #6345 of 15,697 | #1037 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 389 | 1,573 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 1,573 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Buckhurst Hill | Chigwell |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bhcps.efspt.org | www.westhatch.net |
The verdict
- •West Hatch High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 57.6).
- •West Hatch High School is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 389.
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 Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School better than West Hatch High School?
On the Success Index (England), West Hatch High School ranks higher (69.7 vs 57.6 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 Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School and West Hatch High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School: 389. West Hatch High School: 1,573. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School and West Hatch High School rank in East of England?
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is 764th of 1,872 and West Hatch High School is 123rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).