Kimpton Primary School vs St Helen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.5 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
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Kimpton Primary School Hitchin, East of England | St Helen's Church of England Primary School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1241 of 1,872 | #433 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10146 of 15,697 | #3456 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 133 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 11% |
| 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 | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kimpton.herts.sch.uk | sthelens.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 40.0).
- •St Helen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •Kimpton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •St Helen's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 184 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 St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.4 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 St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kimpton Primary School: 133. St Helen's Church of England Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kimpton Primary School and St Helen's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Kimpton Primary School is 1241st of 1,872 and St Helen's Church of England Primary School is 433rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).