Hollybush Primary School vs The Sele School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 239 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollybush Primary School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
The Sele School
Hertford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
382 students
| Measure | Hollybush Primary School Hertford, East of England | The Sele School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1750 of 1,872 | #414 of 460 |
| National rank | #14549 of 15,697 | #3467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 190 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hollybush.herts.sch.uk/ | www.sele.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Sele School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.0 vs 16.2).
- •The Sele School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 190.
- •Hollybush Primary School is a local authority school while The Sele School 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 Hollybush Primary School better than The Sele School?
On the Success Index (England), The Sele School ranks higher (21.0 vs 16.2 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 Hollybush Primary School and The Sele School?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollybush Primary School: 190. The Sele School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollybush Primary School and The Sele School rank in East of England?
Hollybush Primary School is 1750th of 1,872 and The Sele School is 414th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).