Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery vs Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
80 students
| Measure | Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1541 of 1,872 | #665 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12790 of 15,697 | #5450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 426 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.galleyhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.greatgaddesden.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 27.1).
- •Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 51%).
- •Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 426 students compared with 80.
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 Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery better than Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 27.1 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 Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery and Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery: 426. Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery and Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery is 1541st of 1,872 and Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School is 665th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).