Haileybury College vs High Leigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haileybury College
Hertford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
924 students
High Leigh Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
| Measure | Haileybury College Hertford, East of England | High Leigh Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 460 | #1504 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3519 of 4,090 | #12464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 924 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 924 | 166 |
| Free school meals | – | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.2 | – |
| town | Hertford | Hoddesdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.haileybury.com | www.highleigh.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •High Leigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 20.2).
- •Haileybury College is the larger school with 924 students compared with 166.
- •Haileybury College is a independent school while High Leigh Primary 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 Haileybury College better than High Leigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Leigh Primary School ranks higher (28.8 vs 20.2 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 Haileybury College and High Leigh Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hoddesdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haileybury College: 924. High Leigh Primary School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haileybury College and High Leigh Primary School rank in East of England?
Haileybury College is 422nd of 460 and High Leigh Primary School is 1504th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).