De Havilland Primary School vs St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 993 m 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
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | De Havilland Primary School Hatfield, East of England | St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 1,872 | #1681 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9129 of 15,697 | #14016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 425 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.sphoward.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •De Havilland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 19.9).
- •De Havilland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 42%).
- •De Havilland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 425.
- •De Havilland Primary School is a academy school while St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 De Havilland Primary School better than St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), De Havilland Primary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 19.9 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 De Havilland Primary School and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De Havilland Primary School: 425. St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De Havilland Primary School and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
De Havilland Primary School is 1096th of 1,872 and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is 1681st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).