Laureate Academy vs South Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 891 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laureate Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
703 students
South Hill Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
417 students
| Measure | Laureate Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | South Hill Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 460 | #1234 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2685 of 4,090 | #10107 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 703 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 703 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 56.9% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | – |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.laureate.futureacademies.org/ | www.southhill.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.2 vs 35.2).
- •Laureate Academy is the larger school with 703 students compared with 417.
- •Laureate Academy is a academy school while South Hill 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 Laureate Academy better than South Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Hill Primary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 35.2 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 Laureate Academy and South Hill Primary School?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laureate Academy: 703. South Hill Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laureate Academy and South Hill Primary School rank in East of England?
Laureate Academy is 330th of 460 and South Hill Primary School is 1234th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).