Gothic Mede Academy vs Stonehill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.6 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
Stonehill School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Gothic Mede Academy Arlesey, East of England | Stonehill School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #934 of 1,872 | #1100 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7793 of 15,697 | #9146 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 249 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gothicmede.org.uk/ | www.stonehill.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gothic Mede Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 44.7).
- •Gothic Mede Academy is the larger school with 249 students compared with 220.
- •Gothic Mede Academy is a academy school while Stonehill 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 Stonehill School?
On the Success Index (England), Gothic Mede Academy ranks higher (50.8 vs 44.7 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 Stonehill School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arlesey and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gothic Mede Academy: 249. Stonehill School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gothic Mede Academy and Stonehill School rank in East of England?
Gothic Mede Academy is 934th of 1,872 and Stonehill School is 1100th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).