Lime Walk Primary School vs Longdean School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 930 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Walk Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,436 students
| Measure | Lime Walk Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Longdean School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1804 of 1,872 | #307 of 460 |
| National rank | #14935 of 15,697 | #2528 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 1,436 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,436 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.2 |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.limewalk.herts.sch.uk | www.longdean.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Longdean School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 13.0).
- •Longdean School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 212.
- •Lime Walk Primary School is a local authority school while Longdean School is a academy 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 Lime Walk Primary School better than Longdean School?
On the Success Index (England), Longdean School ranks higher (38.6 vs 13.0 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 Lime Walk Primary School and Longdean School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Walk Primary School: 212. Longdean School: 1,436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Walk Primary School and Longdean School rank in East of England?
Lime Walk Primary School is 1804th of 1,872 and Longdean School is 307th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).