Etonbury Academy vs Roecroft Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etonbury Academy
Arlesey · Academy secondary · Ages 9–19
1,158 students
Roecroft Lower School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
359 students
| Measure | Etonbury Academy Arlesey, East of England | Roecroft Lower School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #203 of 460 | #419 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1643 of 4,090 | #3315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–19 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 1,158 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,158 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.2 | – |
| town | Arlesey | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.etonbury.org.uk/ | www.roecroftlower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Roecroft Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 56.5).
- •Etonbury Academy is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 359.
- •Etonbury Academy is a academy school while Roecroft Lower 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 Etonbury Academy better than Roecroft Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Roecroft Lower School ranks higher (73.2 vs 56.5 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 Etonbury Academy and Roecroft Lower School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arlesey and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Etonbury Academy: 1,158. Roecroft Lower School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Etonbury Academy and Roecroft Lower School rank in East of England?
Etonbury Academy is 203rd of 460 and Roecroft Lower School is 419th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).