Hillhouse CofE Primary School vs Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Waltham Abbey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
341 students
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Hillhouse CofE Primary School Waltham Abbey, East of England | Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1474 of 1,872 | #1414 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12283 of 15,697 | #11695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 341 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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 | Waltham Abbey | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillhouse.essex.sch.uk/ | www.holdbrook.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 29.6).
- •Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 43%).
- •Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Hillhouse CofE Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 210.
- •Hillhouse CofE Primary School is a academy school while Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Hillhouse CofE Primary School better than Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (32.7 vs 29.6 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 Hillhouse CofE Primary School and Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Waltham Abbey and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School: 341. Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillhouse CofE Primary School and Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School is 1474th of 1,872 and Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery is 1414th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).