Mary Exton Primary School vs Whitehill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Exton Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
146 students
Whitehill Junior School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
241 students
| Measure | Mary Exton Primary School Hitchin, East of England | Whitehill Junior School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1445 of 1,872 | #311 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12014 of 15,697 | #2399 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 146 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.maryexton.herts.sch.uk/ | www.whitehill.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitehill Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 31.1).
- •Whitehill Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 40%).
- •Whitehill Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Whitehill Junior School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 146.
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 Mary Exton Primary School better than Whitehill Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitehill Junior School ranks higher (78.4 vs 31.1 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 Mary Exton Primary School and Whitehill Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mary Exton Primary School: 146. Whitehill Junior School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mary Exton Primary School and Whitehill Junior School rank in East of England?
Mary Exton Primary School is 1445th of 1,872 and Whitehill Junior School is 311th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).