De Havilland Primary School vs Hatfield Community Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Havilland Primary School
Hatfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
Hatfield Community Free School
Hatfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | De Havilland Primary School Hatfield, East of England | Hatfield Community Free School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 1,872 | #1126 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9129 of 15,697 | #9316 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 425 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.hcfs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.7 vs 43.8).
- •De Havilland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 57%).
- •De Havilland Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 406.
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 De Havilland Primary 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 De Havilland Primary School and Hatfield Community Free School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De Havilland Primary School: 425. Hatfield Community Free School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De Havilland Primary School and Hatfield Community Free School rank in East of England?
De Havilland Primary School is 1096th 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).