Bushey Heath Primary School vs Whitehill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushey Heath Primary School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
Whitehill Junior School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
241 students
| Measure | Bushey Heath Primary School Bushey, East of England | Whitehill Junior School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #73 of 1,872 | #311 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #518 of 15,697 | #2399 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 242 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 15% |
| 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 | Bushey | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.busheyheathjm.herts.sch.uk/ | www.whitehill.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bushey Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 78.4).
- •Bushey Heath Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 72%).
- •Bushey Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 15%).
- •Bushey Heath Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 241.
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 Bushey Heath Primary School better than Whitehill Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bushey Heath Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 78.4 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 Bushey Heath Primary School and Whitehill Junior School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Bushey and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushey Heath Primary School: 242. Whitehill Junior School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushey Heath Primary School and Whitehill Junior School rank in East of England?
Bushey Heath Primary School is 73rd of 1,872 and Whitehill Junior School is 311th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).