Hillshott Infant School and Nursery vs St Francis College
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.
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Letchworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
202 students
St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
264 students
| Measure | Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Letchworth, East of England | St Francis College Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #958 of 1,872 | #41 of 460 |
| National rank | #7967 of 15,697 | #285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 202 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 112.2% | 39.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.6 |
| town | Letchworth | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillshott.herts.sch.uk/ | www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 50.1).
- •St Francis College is the larger school with 264 students compared with 202.
- •Hillshott Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Francis College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hillshott Infant School and Nursery is co-educational and St Francis College is girls.
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 St Francis College?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis College ranks higher (89.5 vs 50.1 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 St Francis College?
About 1.1 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. St Francis College: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillshott Infant School and Nursery and St Francis College rank in East of England?
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery is 958th of 1,872 and St Francis College is 41st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).