Hertswood Academy vs Parkside Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hertswood Academy
Borehamwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,144 students
Parkside Community Primary School
Borehamwood · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
| Measure | Hertswood Academy Borehamwood, East of England | Parkside Community Primary School Borehamwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #367 of 460 | #1495 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3002 of 4,090 | #12422 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,144 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,144 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 61.5% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Borehamwood | Borehamwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hertswoodacademy.org | parkside.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.1 vs 29.0).
- •Hertswood Academy is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 213.
- •Hertswood Academy is a academy school while Parkside Community 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 Hertswood Academy better than Parkside Community Primary School?
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 Hertswood Academy and Parkside Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Borehamwood and Borehamwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hertswood Academy: 1,144. Parkside Community Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hertswood Academy and Parkside Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Hertswood Academy is 367th of 460 and Parkside Community Primary School is 1495th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).