Hillshott Infant School and Nursery vs Icknield Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Letchworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
202 students
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
| Measure | Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Letchworth, East of England | Icknield Infant and Nursery School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #958 of 1,872 | #1295 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7967 of 15,697 | #10664 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 202 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 112.2% | 60.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Letchworth | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillshott.herts.sch.uk/ | www.icknieldinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillshott Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 37.7).
- •Icknield Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 202.
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 Hillshott Infant School and Nursery better than Icknield Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillshott Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (50.1 vs 37.7 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 Hillshott Infant School and Nursery and Icknield Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Letchworth and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery: 202. Icknield Infant and Nursery School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillshott Infant School and Nursery and Icknield Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery is 958th of 1,872 and Icknield Infant and Nursery School is 1295th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).