Highbury Infant School and Nursery vs Kingshott School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km 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
Kingshott School
Hitchin · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
403 students
| Measure | Highbury Infant School and Nursery Hitchin, East of England | Kingshott School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #214 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #1643 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 195 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highbury.herts.sch.uk/ | www.kingshottschool.com |
The verdict
- •Kingshott School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 195.
- •Highbury Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Kingshott School is a independent 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 Highbury Infant School and Nursery better than Kingshott 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 Highbury Infant School and Nursery and Kingshott School?
About 1.3 km 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. Kingshott School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highbury Infant School and Nursery and Kingshott School rank in East of England?
Highbury Infant School and Nursery is 214th of 1,872 and Kingshott School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).