Hitchin Boys' School vs Sir John Lawes School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 15 km 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
Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,373 students
| Measure | Hitchin Boys' School Hitchin, East of England | Sir John Lawes School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #52 of 460 | #27 of 460 |
| National rank | #351 of 4,090 | #184 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,364 | 1,373 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,364 | 1,373 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 114.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | 62.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | 75.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.1% | 87% |
| EBacc average points | 5.50 | 5.74 |
| A level points per entry | 37.3 | 42.4 |
| town | Hitchin | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hitchinboys.co.uk | www.sjl.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Lawes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 87.2).
- •Sir John Lawes School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 1,364.
- •Hitchin Boys' School is boys and Sir John Lawes 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 Sir John Lawes School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Lawes School ranks higher (93.1 vs 87.2 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 Hitchin Boys' School and Sir John Lawes School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hitchin Boys' School: 1,364. Sir John Lawes School: 1,373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hitchin Boys' School and Sir John Lawes School rank in East of England?
Hitchin Boys' School is 52nd of 460 and Sir John Lawes School is 27th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).