Hitchin Boys' School vs The Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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
The Priory School
Hitchin · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | Hitchin Boys' School Hitchin, East of England | The Priory School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 460 | #171 of 460 |
| National rank | #351 of 4,090 | #1348 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,364 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,364 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | 49.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.1% | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.50 | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | 37.3 | 36.5 |
| town | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hitchinboys.co.uk | www.priory.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hitchin Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 62.9).
- •Hitchin Boys' School is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 1,221.
- •Hitchin Boys' School is a academy school while The Priory School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hitchin Boys' School is boys and The Priory 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 The Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Hitchin Boys' School ranks higher (87.2 vs 62.9 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 The Priory School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hitchin Boys' School: 1,364. The Priory School: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hitchin Boys' School and The Priory School rank in East of England?
Hitchin Boys' School is 52nd of 460 and The Priory School is 171st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).