Hitchin Girls' School vs Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hitchin Girls' School
Hitchin · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,357 students
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Hitchin · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students
| Measure | Hitchin Girls' School Hitchin, East of England | Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 460 | #675 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #293 of 4,090 | #5535 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,357 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,357 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | – |
| town | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hgs.herts.sch.uk/ | www.wilshere.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hitchin Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 61.6).
- •Hitchin Girls' School is the larger school with 1,357 students compared with 234.
- •Hitchin Girls' School is girls and Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy 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 Girls' School better than Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hitchin Girls' School ranks higher (89.2 vs 61.6 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 Girls' School and Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hitchin Girls' School: 1,357. Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hitchin Girls' School and Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy rank in East of England?
Hitchin Girls' School is 42nd of 460 and Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is 675th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).