Micklem Primary School vs Oakleaf Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 831 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Micklem Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Oakleaf Primary
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | Micklem Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Oakleaf Primary Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1715 of 1,872 | #1764 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14243 of 15,697 | #14656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 47.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 24% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.micklem.herts.sch.uk/ | www.oakleafprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Micklem Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.3 vs 15.3).
- •Micklem Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 24%).
- •Oakleaf Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Micklem Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 187.
- •Micklem Primary School is a local authority school while Oakleaf Primary is a academy 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 Micklem Primary School better than Oakleaf Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Micklem Primary School ranks higher (18.3 vs 15.3 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 Micklem Primary School and Oakleaf Primary?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Micklem Primary School: 223. Oakleaf Primary: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Micklem Primary School and Oakleaf Primary rank in East of England?
Micklem Primary School is 1715th of 1,872 and Oakleaf Primary is 1764th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).