High Beeches Primary School vs St Dominic Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 999 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Beeches Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
HARPENDEN · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | High Beeches Primary School Harpenden, East of England | St Dominic Catholic Primary School HARPENDEN, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,872 | #6 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #969 of 15,697 | #59 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 420 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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 | Harpenden | HARPENDEN |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Dominic Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.7 vs 88.6).
- •High Beeches Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 232.
- •High Beeches Primary School is a local authority school while St Dominic Catholic Primary School 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 High Beeches Primary School better than St Dominic Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Dominic Catholic Primary School ranks higher (98.7 vs 88.6 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 High Beeches Primary School and St Dominic Catholic Primary School?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and HARPENDEN in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Beeches Primary School: 420. St Dominic Catholic Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Beeches Primary School and St Dominic Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
High Beeches Primary School is 127th of 1,872 and St Dominic Catholic Primary School is 6th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).