Highover Primary School vs Ickleford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highover Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
Ickleford Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Highover Primary School Hitchin, East of England | Ickleford Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #404 of 1,872 | #418 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3198 of 15,697 | #3309 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 433 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highover.herts.sch.uk | www.ickleford.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (73.8 vs 73.2).
- •Highover Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Ickleford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 15%).
- •Highover Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 213.
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 Highover Primary School better than Ickleford Primary 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 Highover Primary School and Ickleford Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highover Primary School: 433. Ickleford Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highover Primary School and Ickleford Primary School rank in East of England?
Highover Primary School is 404th of 1,872 and Ickleford Primary School is 418th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).