Hatfield Community Free School vs Oak View Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 465 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hatfield Community Free School
Hatfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
| Measure | Hatfield Community Free School Hatfield, East of England | Oak View Primary and Nursery School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1126 of 1,872 | #925 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9316 of 15,697 | #7694 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 406 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 4% |
| 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 | Hatfield | Hatfield |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hcfs.org.uk/ | www.oakview.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oak View Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 43.8).
- •Oak View Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 57%).
- •Hatfield Community Free School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Hatfield Community Free School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 395.
- •Hatfield Community Free School is a academy school while Oak View Primary 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 Hatfield Community Free School better than Oak View Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Oak View Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (51.3 vs 43.8 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 Hatfield Community Free School and Oak View Primary and Nursery School?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hatfield Community Free School: 406. Oak View Primary and Nursery School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hatfield Community Free School and Oak View Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Hatfield Community Free School is 1126th of 1,872 and Oak View Primary and Nursery School is 925th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).