Highbury Infant School and Nursery vs St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 727 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
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
234 students
| Measure | Highbury Infant School and Nursery Hitchin, East of England | St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #214 of 1,872 | #905 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1643 of 15,697 | #7457 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.standrews.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highbury Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 52.5).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is the larger school with 234 students compared with 195.
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 St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin?
On the Success Index (England), Highbury Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (83.4 vs 52.5 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 St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin?
About 727 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. St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highbury Infant School and Nursery and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin rank in East of England?
Highbury Infant School and Nursery is 214th of 1,872 and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is 905th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).