Cowley Hill School vs Samuel Lucas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 32 km 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
Samuel Lucas Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
| Measure | Cowley Hill School Borehamwood, East of England | Samuel Lucas Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #553 of 1,872 | #159 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4549 of 15,697 | #1238 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 416 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 25% |
| 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 | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cowleyhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.samlucas.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Samuel Lucas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 66.6).
- •Samuel Lucas Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 12%).
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 Samuel Lucas Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Samuel Lucas Primary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 66.6 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 Samuel Lucas Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Borehamwood and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley Hill School: 416. Samuel Lucas Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley Hill School and Samuel Lucas Primary School rank in East of England?
Cowley Hill School is 553rd of 1,872 and Samuel Lucas Primary School is 159th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).