Meryfield Primary School vs Parkside Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 702 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meryfield Primary School
Borehamwood · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Parkside Community Primary School
Borehamwood · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
| Measure | Meryfield Primary School Borehamwood, East of England | Parkside Community Primary School Borehamwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1122 of 1,872 | #1495 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9279 of 15,697 | #12422 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 450 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Borehamwood | Borehamwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.meryfield.herts.sch.uk | parkside.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meryfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 29.0).
- •Parkside Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 58%).
- •Meryfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Meryfield Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 213.
- •Meryfield Primary School is a academy school while Parkside Community 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 Meryfield Primary School better than Parkside Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meryfield Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 29.0 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 Meryfield Primary School and Parkside Community Primary School?
About 702 m in a straight line, between Borehamwood and Borehamwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meryfield Primary School: 450. Parkside Community Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meryfield Primary School and Parkside Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Meryfield Primary School is 1122nd of 1,872 and Parkside Community Primary School is 1495th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).