Hartford Infant and Preschool vs Kings Ford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 88 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Infant and Preschool
Huntingdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
152 students
Kings Ford Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
152 students
| Measure | Hartford Infant and Preschool Huntingdon, East of England | Kings Ford Academy Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #465 of 1,872 | #1774 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3799 of 15,697 | #14716 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 152 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Huntingdon | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hartfordinfantschool.org | www.kingsfordacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hartford Infant and Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 14.8).
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 Hartford Infant and Preschool better than Kings Ford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hartford Infant and Preschool ranks higher (70.6 vs 14.8 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 Hartford Infant and Preschool and Kings Ford Academy?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartford Infant and Preschool: 152. Kings Ford Academy: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartford Infant and Preschool and Kings Ford Academy rank in East of England?
Hartford Infant and Preschool is 465th of 1,872 and Kings Ford Academy is 1774th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).