Gade Valley Primary School vs Laureate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 161 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gade Valley Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
Laureate Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
703 students
| Measure | Gade Valley Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Laureate Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #945 of 1,872 | #330 of 460 |
| National rank | #7890 of 15,697 | #2685 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 236 | 703 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 703 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 56.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.0 |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gadevalley.herts.sch.uk/ | www.laureate.futureacademies.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gade Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 35.2).
- •Laureate Academy is the larger school with 703 students compared with 236.
- •Gade Valley Primary School is a local authority school while Laureate 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 Gade Valley Primary School better than Laureate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gade Valley Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 35.2 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 Gade Valley Primary School and Laureate Academy?
About 161 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gade Valley Primary School: 236. Laureate Academy: 703. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gade Valley Primary School and Laureate Academy rank in East of England?
Gade Valley Primary School is 945th of 1,872 and Laureate Academy is 330th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).