Panshanger Primary School vs Springmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 902 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panshanger Primary School
Welwyn Garden City Β· Local authority primary Β· Ages 3β11
240 students
Springmead Primary School
Welwyn Garden City Β· Academy primary Β· Ages 3β11
248 students
| Measure | Panshanger Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England | Springmead Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 1,872 | #1114 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2301 of 15,697 | #9243 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3β11 | Ages 3β11 |
| Students | 240 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | β | β |
| KS2 writing progress | β | β |
| KS2 maths progress | β | β |
| Attainment 8 | β | β |
| Progress 8 | β | β |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | β | β |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | β | β |
| EBacc average points | β | β |
| A level points per entry | β | β |
| town | Welwyn Garden City | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.panshanger.herts.sch.uk | www.springmead.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- β’Panshanger Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 44.2).
- β’Panshanger Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 52%).
- β’Springmead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- β’Springmead Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 240.
- β’Panshanger Primary School is a local authority school while Springmead Primary 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 Panshanger Primary School better than Springmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Panshanger Primary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 44.2 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 Panshanger Primary School and Springmead Primary School?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Panshanger Primary School: 240. Springmead Primary School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Panshanger Primary School and Springmead Primary School rank in East of England?
Panshanger Primary School is 296th of 1,872 and Springmead Primary School is 1114th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).