John F Kennedy Catholic School vs Pixies Hill Primary 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.
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
Pixies Hill Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Catholic School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Pixies Hill Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 460 | #690 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1213 of 4,090 | #5653 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,073 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,073 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.jfk.herts.sch.uk/ | www.pixieshill.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 61.0).
- •John F Kennedy Catholic School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 209.
- •John F Kennedy Catholic School is a academy school while Pixies Hill Primary School is a local authority 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 John F Kennedy Catholic School better than Pixies Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John F Kennedy Catholic School ranks higher (65.7 vs 61.0 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 John F Kennedy Catholic School and Pixies Hill Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John F Kennedy Catholic School: 1,073. Pixies Hill Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John F Kennedy Catholic School and Pixies Hill Primary School rank in East of England?
John F Kennedy Catholic School is 156th of 460 and Pixies Hill Primary School is 690th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).