Hatfield Heath Primary School vs Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hatfield Heath Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
62 students
| Measure | Hatfield Heath Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #320 of 1,872 | #1680 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2479 of 15,697 | #14013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 62 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 62 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hatfieldheath.essex.sch.uk/ | www.sheering.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hatfield Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 19.9).
- •Hatfield Heath Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 50%).
- •Hatfield Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Hatfield Heath Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 62.
- •Hatfield Heath Primary School is a academy school while Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Heath Primary School better than Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hatfield Heath Primary School ranks higher (77.9 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 Heath Primary School and Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hatfield Heath Primary School: 210. Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 62. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hatfield Heath Primary School and Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Hatfield Heath Primary School is 320th of 1,872 and Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1680th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).