Our Lady Catholic Primary School vs Roydon Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Hitchin · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
173 students
Roydon Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Our Lady Catholic Primary School Hitchin, East of England | Roydon Primary Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1135 of 1,872 | #1319 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9374 of 15,697 | #10840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Hitchin | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/ | www.roydonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 36.9).
- •Roydon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School better than Roydon Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 36.9 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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School and Roydon Primary Academy?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School: 173. Roydon Primary Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady Catholic Primary School and Roydon Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School is 1135th of 1,872 and Roydon Primary Academy is 1319th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).