Hillmead Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillmead Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
St Mary's Catholic School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,106 students
| Measure | Hillmead Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | St Mary's Catholic School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #295 of 1,872 | #81 of 460 |
| National rank | #2297 of 15,697 | #594 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 223 | 1,106 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,106 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.3 |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillmead.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stmarys.net |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 79.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 223.
- •Hillmead Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic 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 Hillmead Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic School ranks higher (80.5 vs 79.0 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 Hillmead Primary School and St Mary's Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillmead Primary School: 223. St Mary's Catholic School: 1,106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillmead Primary School and St Mary's Catholic School rank in East of England?
Hillmead Primary School is 295th of 1,872 and St Mary's Catholic School is 81st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).