Katherine Warington School vs Kimpton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Warington School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,113 students
Kimpton Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
| Measure | Katherine Warington School Harpenden, East of England | Kimpton Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 460 | #1241 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #465 of 4,090 | #10146 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,113 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,113 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harpenden | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kwschool.co.uk | www.kimpton.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Katherine Warington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.2 vs 40.0).
- •Katherine Warington School is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 133.
- •Katherine Warington School is a academy school while Kimpton 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 Katherine Warington School better than Kimpton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Katherine Warington School ranks higher (84.2 vs 40.0 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 Katherine Warington School and Kimpton Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Harpenden and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Katherine Warington School: 1,113. Kimpton Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katherine Warington School and Kimpton Primary School rank in East of England?
Katherine Warington School is 67th of 460 and Kimpton Primary School is 1241st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).