Highover Primary School vs St John's Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 65 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
St John's Church School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
433 students
| Measure | Highover Primary School Hitchin, East of England | St John's Church School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #404 of 1,872 | #392 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3198 of 15,697 | #3113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 433 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 12% |
| 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 | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highover.herts.sch.uk | www.stjohnschurchschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (73.8 vs 74.3).
- •St John's Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 68%).
- •Highover Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 12%).
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 St John's Church 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 St John's Church School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highover Primary School: 433. St John's Church School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highover Primary School and St John's Church School rank in East of England?
Highover Primary School is 404th of 1,872 and St John's Church School is 392nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).