Forres Primary Academy vs St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forres Primary Academy
Hoddesdon · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
383 students
| Measure | Forres Primary Academy Hoddesdon, East of England | St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1509 of 1,872 | #1718 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12554 of 15,697 | #14284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.4% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Hoddesdon | Hoddesdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.stcaths.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Forres Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.3 vs 18.0).
- •Forres Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 30%).
- •Forres Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 199.
- •Forres Primary Academy is a academy school while St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE 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 Forres Primary Academy better than St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forres Primary Academy ranks higher (28.3 vs 18.0 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 Forres Primary Academy and St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hoddesdon and Hoddesdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forres Primary Academy: 199. St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forres Primary Academy and St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Forres Primary Academy is 1509th of 1,872 and St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School is 1718th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).