Longdean School vs Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,436 students
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Longdean School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Nash Mills Church of England Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 460 | #1043 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2528 of 4,090 | #8649 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,436 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,436 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| 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.longdean.herts.sch.uk | www.nashmills.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nash Mills Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 38.6).
- •Longdean School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 235.
- •Longdean School is a academy school while Nash Mills Church of England 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 Longdean School better than Nash Mills Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nash Mills Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 38.6 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 Longdean School and Nash Mills Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longdean School: 1,436. Nash Mills Church of England Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longdean School and Nash Mills Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Longdean School is 307th of 460 and Nash Mills Church of England Primary School is 1043rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).