Our Lady Catholic Primary School vs The Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 401 m 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
The Priory School
Hitchin · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | Our Lady Catholic Primary School Hitchin, East of England | The Priory School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1135 of 1,872 | #171 of 460 |
| National rank | #9374 of 15,697 | #1348 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 173 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.5 |
| town | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/ | www.priory.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 43.6).
- •The Priory School is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 173.
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School is a academy school while The Priory 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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School better than The Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), The Priory School ranks higher (62.9 vs 43.6 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 The Priory School?
About 401 m in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School: 173. The Priory School: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady Catholic Primary School and The Priory School rank in East of England?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School is 1135th of 1,872 and The Priory School is 171st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).