Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery vs St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 695 m 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
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
247 students
| Measure | Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Hemel Hempstead, East of England | St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1541 of 1,872 | #604 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12790 of 15,697 | #4872 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 426 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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.cuthbertmayne.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 27.1).
- •St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 51%).
- •St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 426 students compared with 247.
- •Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior 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 Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery better than St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy ranks higher (64.9 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 St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy?
About 695 m 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. St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery and St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy rank in East of England?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery is 1541st of 1,872 and St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy is 604th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).