Kimpton Primary School vs Sauncey Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimpton Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
| Measure | Kimpton Primary School Hitchin, East of England | Sauncey Wood Primary School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1241 of 1,872 | #1165 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10146 of 15,697 | #9638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 133 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Hitchin | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kimpton.herts.sch.uk | www.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sauncey Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 40.0).
- •Sauncey Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 50%).
- •Kimpton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Sauncey Wood Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 133.
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 Kimpton Primary School better than Sauncey Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sauncey Wood Primary School ranks higher (42.4 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 Kimpton Primary School and Sauncey Wood Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kimpton Primary School: 133. Sauncey Wood Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kimpton Primary School and Sauncey Wood Primary School rank in East of England?
Kimpton Primary School is 1241st of 1,872 and Sauncey Wood Primary School is 1165th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).