Gade Valley Primary School vs Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 93 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gade Valley Primary School
Hemel Hempstead ยท Local authority primary ยท Ages 3โ11
236 students
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Colchester ยท Local authority primary ยท Ages 3โ11
236 students
| Measure | Gade Valley Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #945 of 1,872 | #677 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7890 of 15,697 | #5540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3โ11 | Ages 3โ11 |
| Students | 236 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 writing progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 maths progress | โ | โ |
| Attainment 8 | โ | โ |
| Progress 8 | โ | โ |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | โ | โ |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | โ | โ |
| EBacc average points | โ | โ |
| A level points per entry | โ | โ |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gadevalley.herts.sch.uk/ | www.lexden.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- โขLexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 50.4).
- โขLexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- โขLexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
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 Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?
On the Success Index (England), Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils ranks higher (61.5 vs 50.4 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 Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gade Valley Primary School: 236. Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gade Valley Primary School and Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils rank in East of England?
Gade Valley Primary School is 945th of 1,872 and Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is 677th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).