Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School vs Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 423 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #592 of 1,872 | #1244 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4779 of 15,697 | #10179 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hobbshillwood.herts.sch.uk | www.albertthegreat.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.4 vs 39.9).
- •Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 50%).
- •Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 204.
- •Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School better than Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 39.9 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 Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School and Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 423 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School: 450. Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School and Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East of England?
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School is 592nd of 1,872 and Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1244th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).