Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School vs How Wood Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
215 students
How Wood Primary and Nursery School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
| Measure | Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School Chelmsford, East of England | How Wood Primary and Nursery School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #183 of 1,872 | #1046 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1383 of 15,697 | #8671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Chelmsford | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hatfieldpeverel.essex.sch.uk | www.howwood.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 47.0).
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 Peverel Infant and Nursery School better than How Wood Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (85.3 vs 47.0 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 Peverel Infant and Nursery School and How Wood Primary and Nursery School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School: 215. How Wood Primary and Nursery School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School and How Wood Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School is 183rd of 1,872 and How Wood Primary and Nursery School is 1046th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).