Hitchin Boys' School vs Samuel Lucas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 551 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hitchin Boys' School
Hitchin · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,364 students
Samuel Lucas Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
| Measure | Hitchin Boys' School Hitchin, East of England | Samuel Lucas Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #52 of 460 | #159 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #351 of 4,090 | #1238 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,364 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,364 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.3 | – |
| town | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hitchinboys.co.uk | www.samlucas.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (87.2 vs 86.4).
- •Hitchin Boys' School is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 416.
- •Hitchin Boys' School is a academy school while Samuel Lucas Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hitchin Boys' School is boys and Samuel Lucas Primary School is co-educational.
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 Hitchin Boys' School better than Samuel Lucas Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hitchin Boys' School and Samuel Lucas Primary School?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hitchin Boys' School: 1,364. Samuel Lucas Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hitchin Boys' School and Samuel Lucas Primary School rank in East of England?
Hitchin Boys' School is 52nd of 460 and Samuel Lucas Primary School is 159th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).