Highbury Infant School and Nursery vs Hitchin Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 310 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
195 students
Hitchin Girls' School
Hitchin · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,357 students
| Measure | Highbury Infant School and Nursery Hitchin, East of England | Hitchin Girls' School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #214 of 1,872 | #42 of 460 |
| National rank | #1643 of 15,697 | #293 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 195 | 1,357 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 1,357 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.7 |
| town | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highbury.herts.sch.uk/ | www.hgs.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hitchin Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 83.4).
- •Hitchin Girls' School is the larger school with 1,357 students compared with 195.
- •Highbury Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Hitchin Girls' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Highbury Infant School and Nursery is co-educational and Hitchin Girls' School is girls.
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 Highbury Infant School and Nursery better than Hitchin Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Hitchin Girls' School ranks higher (89.2 vs 83.4 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 Highbury Infant School and Nursery and Hitchin Girls' School?
About 310 m in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highbury Infant School and Nursery: 195. Hitchin Girls' School: 1,357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highbury Infant School and Nursery and Hitchin Girls' School rank in East of England?
Highbury Infant School and Nursery is 214th of 1,872 and Hitchin Girls' School is 42nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).