Hatfield Community Free School vs St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 299 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
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Hatfield Community Free School Hatfield, East of England | St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1126 of 1,872 | #1681 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9316 of 15,697 | #14016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 406 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Hatfield | Hatfield |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hcfs.org.uk/ | www.sphoward.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hatfield Community Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 19.9).
- •Hatfield Community Free School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 42%).
- •Hatfield Community Free School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 406.
- •Hatfield Community Free School is a academy school while St Philip Howard Catholic 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 Hatfield Community Free School better than St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hatfield Community Free School ranks higher (43.8 vs 19.9 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 St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?
About 299 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. St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hatfield Community Free School and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Hatfield Community Free School is 1126th of 1,872 and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is 1681st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).