Lordship Farm Primary School vs St Francis College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lordship Farm Primary School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
264 students
| Measure | Lordship Farm Primary School Letchworth Garden City, East of England | St Francis College Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #967 of 1,872 | #41 of 460 |
| National rank | #8040 of 15,697 | #285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 447 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 39.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.6 |
| town | Letchworth Garden City | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lordshipfarm.herts.sch.uk | www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 49.8).
- •Lordship Farm Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 264.
- •Lordship Farm Primary School is a local authority school while St Francis College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lordship Farm Primary School is co-educational and St Francis College is girls.
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 Lordship Farm Primary School better than St Francis College?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis College ranks higher (89.5 vs 49.8 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 Lordship Farm Primary School and St Francis College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Letchworth Garden City and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lordship Farm Primary School: 447. St Francis College: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lordship Farm Primary School and St Francis College rank in East of England?
Lordship Farm Primary School is 967th of 1,872 and St Francis College is 41st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).