Oak View Primary and Nursery School vs St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 172 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Oak View Primary and Nursery School Hatfield, East of England | St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #925 of 1,872 | #1681 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7694 of 15,697 | #14016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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 | Hatfield | Hatfield |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oakview.herts.sch.uk/ | www.sphoward.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oak View Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 19.9).
- •Oak View Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 42%).
- •Oak View Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 395.
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 Oak View Primary and Nursery School better than St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oak View Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (51.3 vs 19.9 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 Oak View Primary and Nursery School and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak View Primary and Nursery School: 395. St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak View Primary and Nursery School and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Oak View Primary and Nursery School is 925th of 1,872 and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is 1681st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).