Kingshott School vs William Ransom Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km 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
William Ransom Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Kingshott School Hitchin, East of England | William Ransom Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #287 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #2228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 419 |
| Free school meals | – | 1.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.wransom.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •William Ransom Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 403.
- •Kingshott School is a independent school while William Ransom 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 William Ransom 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 William Ransom Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingshott School: 403. William Ransom Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingshott School and William Ransom Primary School rank in East of England?
Kingshott School is unranked and William Ransom Primary School is 287th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).