Longdean School vs The Reddings Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 673 m 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
The Reddings Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
| Measure | Longdean School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | The Reddings Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 460 | #1572 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2528 of 4,090 | #13130 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,436 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,436 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| 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.reddings.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longdean School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 25.3).
- •Longdean School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 208.
- •Longdean School is a academy school while The Reddings 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 The Reddings Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longdean School ranks higher (38.6 vs 25.3 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 The Reddings Primary School?
About 673 m 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. The Reddings Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longdean School and The Reddings Primary School rank in East of England?
Longdean School is 307th of 460 and The Reddings Primary School is 1572nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).