Cowley Hill School vs Meryfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 944 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
Meryfield Primary School
Borehamwood · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Cowley Hill School Borehamwood, East of England | Meryfield Primary School Borehamwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 1,872 | #1122 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4549 of 15,697 | #9279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 8% |
| 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 | Borehamwood | Borehamwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cowleyhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.meryfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cowley Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 44.0).
- •Cowley Hill School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 58%).
- •Cowley Hill School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Meryfield Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 416.
- •Cowley Hill School is a local authority school while Meryfield Primary School 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 Meryfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cowley Hill School ranks higher (66.6 vs 44.0 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 Meryfield Primary School?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Borehamwood and Borehamwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley Hill School: 416. Meryfield Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley Hill School and Meryfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Cowley Hill School is 553rd of 1,872 and Meryfield Primary School is 1122nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).