Chesterton Primary School vs Our Lady Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Hitchin · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
173 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Our Lady Catholic Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1699 of 1,872 | #1135 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14159 of 15,697 | #9374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 173 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chestertonprimary.org | www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 18.8).
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 42%).
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 Chesterton Primary School better than Our Lady Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 18.8 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 Chesterton Primary School and Our Lady Catholic Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 173. Our Lady Catholic Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and Our Lady Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Chesterton Primary School is 1699th of 1,872 and Our Lady Catholic Primary School is 1135th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).