Countess Anne Church of England School vs Hatfield Community Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 980 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countess Anne Church of England School
Hatfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
Hatfield Community Free School
Hatfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | Countess Anne Church of England School Hatfield, East of England | Hatfield Community Free School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1115 of 1,872 | #1126 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9252 of 15,697 | #9316 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Hatfield |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.countessanneprimary.org.uk | www.hcfs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.1 vs 43.8).
- •Countess Anne Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 57%).
- •Hatfield Community Free School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Hatfield Community Free School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 209.
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 Countess Anne Church of England School better than Hatfield Community Free 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 Countess Anne Church of England School and Hatfield Community Free School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Countess Anne Church of England School: 209. Hatfield Community Free School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Countess Anne Church of England School and Hatfield Community Free School rank in East of England?
Countess Anne Church of England School is 1115th of 1,872 and Hatfield Community Free School is 1126th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).