Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Welwyn Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
St John's CofE Primary School
Welwyn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Welwyn Garden City, East of England | St John's CofE Primary School Welwyn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1605 of 1,872 | #264 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13460 of 15,697 | #2047 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 179 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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 | Welwyn Garden City | Welwyn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harwood.herts.sch.uk | www.digswell.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 23.4).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 55%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 179.
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 Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 23.4 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 Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School and St John's CofE Primary School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School: 179. St John's CofE Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School and St John's CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School is 1605th of 1,872 and St John's CofE Primary School is 264th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).