Hillshott Infant School and Nursery vs Northfields Infants and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 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
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
138 students
| Measure | Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Letchworth, East of England | Northfields Infants and Nursery School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #958 of 1,872 | #1132 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7967 of 15,697 | #9346 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 202 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.2% | 76.7% |
| 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.northfields.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillshott Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 43.7).
- •Hillshott Infant School and Nursery is the larger school with 202 students compared with 138.
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 Northfields Infants and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillshott Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (50.1 vs 43.7 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 Northfields Infants and Nursery School?
About 1.8 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. Northfields Infants and Nursery School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillshott Infant School and Nursery and Northfields Infants and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery is 958th of 1,872 and Northfields Infants and Nursery School is 1132nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).