Gothic Mede Academy vs Roecroft Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gothic Mede Academy
Arlesey · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
249 students
Roecroft Lower School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
359 students
| Measure | Gothic Mede Academy Arlesey, East of England | Roecroft Lower School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #934 of 1,872 | #419 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7793 of 15,697 | #3315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 249 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Arlesey | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gothicmede.org.uk/ | www.roecroftlower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Roecroft Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 50.8).
- •Roecroft Lower School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 249.
- •Gothic Mede Academy is a academy school while Roecroft Lower School is a local authority 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 Gothic Mede Academy better than Roecroft Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Roecroft Lower School ranks higher (73.2 vs 50.8 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 Gothic Mede Academy and Roecroft Lower School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Arlesey and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gothic Mede Academy: 249. Roecroft Lower School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gothic Mede Academy and Roecroft Lower School rank in East of England?
Gothic Mede Academy is 934th of 1,872 and Roecroft Lower School is 419th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).