Hammond Academy vs Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
308 students
Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
201 students
| Measure | Hammond Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1281 of 1,872 | #972 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10533 of 15,697 | #8092 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 308 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.hammondacademy.org.uk | www.holtsmereinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 38.2).
- •Hammond Academy is the larger school with 308 students compared with 201.
- •Hammond Academy is a academy school while Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery 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 Hammond Academy better than Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (49.6 vs 38.2 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 Hammond Academy and Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hammond Academy: 308. Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hammond Academy and Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Hammond Academy is 1281st of 1,872 and Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School is 972nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).