Future Academies Watford vs Hartismere School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 126 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Future Academies Watford
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,060 students
Hartismere School
Eye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students
| Measure | Future Academies Watford Watford, East of England | Hartismere School Eye, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #366 of 460 | #84 of 460 |
| National rank | #2994 of 4,090 | #630 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,060 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,060 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.1% | 57.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.4% | 78.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | 5.04 |
| A level points per entry | 30.3 | 35.7 |
| town | Watford | Eye |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.watford.futureacademies.org | www.hartismere.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hartismere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 29.2).
- •Hartismere School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 1,060.
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 Future Academies Watford better than Hartismere School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartismere School ranks higher (79.6 vs 29.2 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 Future Academies Watford and Hartismere School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Watford and Eye in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Future Academies Watford: 1,060. Hartismere School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Future Academies Watford and Hartismere School rank in East of England?
Future Academies Watford is 366th of 460 and Hartismere School is 84th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).