Downfield Primary School vs Goffs - Churchgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downfield Primary School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
467 students
Goffs - Churchgate Academy
Waltham Cross · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
582 students
| Measure | Downfield Primary School Waltham Cross, East of England | Goffs - Churchgate Academy Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1703 of 1,872 | #327 of 460 |
| National rank | #14181 of 15,697 | #2678 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 467 | 582 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 582 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111.2% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waltham Cross | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.downfield.herts.sch.uk | www.goffschurchgate.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goffs - Churchgate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.4 vs 18.7).
- •Goffs - Churchgate Academy is the larger school with 582 students compared with 467.
- •Downfield Primary School is a local authority school while Goffs - Churchgate 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 Downfield Primary School better than Goffs - Churchgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Goffs - Churchgate Academy ranks higher (35.4 vs 18.7 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 Downfield Primary School and Goffs - Churchgate Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downfield Primary School: 467. Goffs - Churchgate Academy: 582. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downfield Primary School and Goffs - Churchgate Academy rank in East of England?
Downfield Primary School is 1703rd of 1,872 and Goffs - Churchgate Academy is 327th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).