Icknield Infant and Nursery School vs The Highfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
The Highfield School
Letchworth Garden City · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
937 students
| Measure | Icknield Infant and Nursery School Letchworth Garden City, East of England | The Highfield School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1295 of 1,872 | #290 of 460 |
| National rank | #10664 of 15,697 | #2365 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 206 | 937 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 937 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 60.2% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Letchworth Garden City | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.icknieldinfants.herts.sch.uk/ | www.highfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Highfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 37.7).
- •The Highfield School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 206.
- •Icknield Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Highfield 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 Icknield Infant and Nursery School better than The Highfield School?
On the Success Index (England), The Highfield School ranks higher (41.7 vs 37.7 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 Icknield Infant and Nursery School and The Highfield School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Letchworth Garden City and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icknield Infant and Nursery School: 206. The Highfield School: 937. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icknield Infant and Nursery School and The Highfield School rank in East of England?
Icknield Infant and Nursery School is 1295th of 1,872 and The Highfield School is 290th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).