Highover Primary School vs St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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 Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Letchworth Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Highover Primary School Hitchin, East of England | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #404 of 1,872 | #837 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3198 of 15,697 | #6942 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 433 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 7% |
| 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 | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highover.herts.sch.uk | www.stmletchworth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 54.8).
- •Highover Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 62%).
- •Highover Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Highover Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 221.
- •Highover Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Highover Primary School better than St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highover Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 54.8 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 Highover Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highover Primary School: 433. St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highover Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Highover Primary School is 404th of 1,872 and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is 837th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).