Northfields Infants and Nursery School vs Wilbury Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
138 students
Wilbury Junior School
Letchworth Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
228 students
| Measure | Northfields Infants and Nursery School Letchworth Garden City, East of England | Wilbury Junior School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1132 of 1,872 | #1169 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9346 of 15,697 | #9667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 138 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Letchworth Garden City | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northfields.herts.sch.uk | www.wilbury.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northfields Infants and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 42.3).
- •Wilbury Junior School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 138.
- •Northfields Infants and Nursery School is a local authority school while Wilbury Junior School 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 Northfields Infants and Nursery School better than Wilbury Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Northfields Infants and Nursery School ranks higher (43.7 vs 42.3 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 Northfields Infants and Nursery School and Wilbury Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Letchworth Garden City and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfields Infants and Nursery School: 138. Wilbury Junior School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfields Infants and Nursery School and Wilbury Junior School rank in East of England?
Northfields Infants and Nursery School is 1132nd of 1,872 and Wilbury Junior School is 1169th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).