Hertford Prep vs Mill Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hertford Prep
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
Mill Mead Primary Academy
Hertford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Hertford Prep Hertford, East of England | Mill Mead Primary Academy Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #70 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 130 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 216 |
| Free school meals | – | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 63.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hertfordprep.org.uk | www.millmead.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mill Mead Primary Academy is the larger school with 216 students compared with 130.
- •Hertford Prep is a independent school while Mill Mead Primary Academy is a academy 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 Hertford Prep better than Mill Mead Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hertford Prep and Mill Mead Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hertford Prep: 130. Mill Mead Primary Academy: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hertford Prep and Mill Mead Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Hertford Prep is unranked and Mill Mead Primary Academy is 70th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).