Hillhouse CofE Primary School vs Upshire Primary Foundation School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 921 m 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
Upshire Primary Foundation School
WALTHAM ABBEY · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Hillhouse CofE Primary School Waltham Abbey, East of England | Upshire Primary Foundation School WALTHAM ABBEY, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1474 of 1,872 | #1734 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12283 of 15,697 | #14395 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 341 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 ABBEY |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillhouse.essex.sch.uk/ | www.upshireprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Hillhouse CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.6 vs 17.3).
- •Hillhouse CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 37%).
- •Hillhouse CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Hillhouse CofE Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 198.
- •Hillhouse CofE Primary School is a academy school while Upshire Primary Foundation School 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 Upshire Primary Foundation School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillhouse CofE Primary School ranks higher (29.6 vs 17.3 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 Upshire Primary Foundation School?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Waltham Abbey and WALTHAM ABBEY in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School: 341. Upshire Primary Foundation School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillhouse CofE Primary School and Upshire Primary Foundation School rank in East of England?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School is 1474th of 1,872 and Upshire Primary Foundation School is 1734th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).