Fearnhill School vs Icknield Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 536 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fearnhill School
Letchworth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
597 students
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
| Measure | Fearnhill School Letchworth, East of England | Icknield Infant and Nursery School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #412 of 460 | #1295 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3456 of 4,090 | #10664 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 597 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 597 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 56.6% | 60.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.7 | – |
| town | Letchworth | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fearnhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.icknieldinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Icknield Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 21.1).
- •Fearnhill School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 206.
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 Fearnhill School better than Icknield Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Icknield Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (37.7 vs 21.1 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 Fearnhill School and Icknield Infant and Nursery School?
About 536 m in a straight line, between Letchworth and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fearnhill School: 597. Icknield Infant and Nursery School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fearnhill School and Icknield Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Fearnhill School is 412th of 460 and Icknield Infant and Nursery School is 1295th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).