Hammond Academy vs Maple Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 706 m 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
Maple Grove Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
| Measure | Hammond Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Maple Grove Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1281 of 1,872 | #1832 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10533 of 15,697 | #15128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 308 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.maplegrove.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hammond Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 11.2).
- •Hammond Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 36%).
- •Hammond Academy is the larger school with 308 students compared with 206.
- •Hammond Academy is a academy school while Maple Grove 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 Hammond Academy better than Maple Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hammond Academy ranks higher (38.2 vs 11.2 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 Maple Grove Primary School?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hammond Academy: 308. Maple Grove Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hammond Academy and Maple Grove Primary School rank in East of England?
Hammond Academy is 1281st of 1,872 and Maple Grove Primary School is 1832nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).