Oakleaf Primary vs Pixies Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 294 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakleaf Primary
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
Pixies Hill Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Oakleaf Primary Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Pixies Hill Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1764 of 1,872 | #690 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14656 of 15,697 | #5653 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 24% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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.oakleafprimary.co.uk/ | www.pixieshill.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pixies Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 15.3).
- •Pixies Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 24%).
- •Pixies Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Pixies Hill Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 187.
- •Oakleaf Primary is a academy school while Pixies Hill 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 Oakleaf Primary better than Pixies Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pixies Hill Primary School ranks higher (61.0 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 Oakleaf Primary and Pixies Hill Primary School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakleaf Primary: 187. Pixies Hill Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakleaf Primary and Pixies Hill Primary School rank in East of England?
Oakleaf Primary is 1764th of 1,872 and Pixies Hill Primary School is 690th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).