Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School vs John F Kennedy Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
80 students
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
| Measure | Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | John F Kennedy Catholic School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #665 of 1,872 | #156 of 460 |
| National rank | #5450 of 15,697 | #1213 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 80 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatgaddesden.herts.sch.uk/ | www.jfk.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 61.9).
- •John F Kennedy Catholic School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 80.
- •Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while John F Kennedy Catholic School 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 Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School better than John F Kennedy Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), John F Kennedy Catholic School ranks higher (65.7 vs 61.9 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 Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School and John F Kennedy Catholic School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School: 80. John F Kennedy Catholic School: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School and John F Kennedy Catholic School rank in East of England?
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School is 665th of 1,872 and John F Kennedy Catholic School is 156th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).