Kingshott School vs St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 910 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingshott School
Hitchin · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
403 students
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Kingshott School Hitchin, East of England | St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #345 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #2660 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 161 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 115% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kingshottschool.com | www.stipps.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingshott School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 161.
- •Kingshott School is a independent school while St Ippolyts Church of England Aided 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 Kingshott School better than St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingshott School and St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingshott School: 403. St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingshott School and St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Kingshott School is unranked and St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School is 345th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).