High Leigh Primary School vs St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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.
High Leigh Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Hoddesdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | High Leigh Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1504 of 1,872 | #51 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12464 of 15,697 | #332 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 166 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 27% |
| 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 | Hoddesdon | Hoddesdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highleigh.herts.sch.uk | www.staugustines.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 28.8).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 48%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 8%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 166.
- •High Leigh Primary School is a local authority school while St Augustine's 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 Leigh Primary School better than St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (94.9 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
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. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Leigh Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
High Leigh Primary School is 1504th of 1,872 and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is 51st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).