Cowley Hill School vs Hertswood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 516 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowley Hill School
Borehamwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
Hertswood Academy
Borehamwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,144 students
| Measure | Cowley Hill School Borehamwood, East of England | Hertswood Academy Borehamwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 1,872 | #367 of 460 |
| National rank | #4549 of 15,697 | #3002 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 416 | 1,144 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 1,144 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 61.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Borehamwood | Borehamwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cowleyhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.hertswoodacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Cowley Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 29.1).
- •Hertswood Academy is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 416.
- •Cowley Hill School is a local authority school while Hertswood Academy is a academy 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 Cowley Hill School better than Hertswood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cowley Hill School ranks higher (66.6 vs 29.1 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 Cowley Hill School and Hertswood Academy?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Borehamwood and Borehamwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley Hill School: 416. Hertswood Academy: 1,144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley Hill School and Hertswood Academy rank in East of England?
Cowley Hill School is 553rd of 1,872 and Hertswood Academy is 367th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).