Chancellor's School vs Lochinver House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chancellor's School
Hatfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students
Lochinver House School
Potters Bar · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
314 students
| Measure | Chancellor's School Hatfield, East of England | Lochinver House School Potters Bar, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #157 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #1218 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 1,241 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,241 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.6 | – |
| town | Hatfield | Potters Bar |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chancellors.herts.sch.uk | www.lochinverhouse.com |
The verdict
- •Chancellor's School is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 314.
- •Chancellor's School is a academy school while Lochinver House School is a independent 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 Chancellor's School better than Lochinver House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chancellor's School and Lochinver House School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hatfield and Potters Bar in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chancellor's School: 1,241. Lochinver House School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chancellor's School and Lochinver House School rank in East of England?
Chancellor's School is 157th of 460 and Lochinver House School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).