Duncombe School vs Mill Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 424 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncombe School
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
230 students
Mill Mead Primary Academy
Hertford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Duncombe School Hertford, East of England | Mill Mead Primary Academy Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #70 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 230 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 216 |
| Free school meals | – | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.duncombe-school.co.uk | www.millmead.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Duncombe School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 216.
- •Duncombe School is a independent school while Mill Mead Primary 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 Duncombe School better than Mill Mead Primary Academy?
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 Duncombe School and Mill Mead Primary Academy?
About 424 m in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duncombe School: 230. Mill Mead Primary Academy: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duncombe School and Mill Mead Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Duncombe School is unranked and Mill Mead Primary Academy is 70th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).