High Leigh Primary School vs Robert Barclay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Leigh Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
Robert Barclay Academy
Hoddesdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
821 students
| Measure | High Leigh Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England | Robert Barclay Academy Hoddesdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1504 of 1,872 | #272 of 460 |
| National rank | #12464 of 15,697 | #2238 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 166 | 821 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 821 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.2 |
| town | Hoddesdon | Hoddesdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highleigh.herts.sch.uk | www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Robert Barclay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 28.8).
- •Robert Barclay Academy is the larger school with 821 students compared with 166.
- •High Leigh Primary School is a local authority school while Robert Barclay 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 High Leigh Primary School better than Robert Barclay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Barclay Academy ranks higher (44.8 vs 28.8 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 Leigh Primary School and Robert Barclay Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hoddesdon and Hoddesdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Leigh Primary School: 166. Robert Barclay Academy: 821. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Leigh Primary School and Robert Barclay Academy rank in East of England?
High Leigh Primary School is 1504th of 1,872 and Robert Barclay Academy is 272nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).