Pirton School vs Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pirton School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
198 students
| Measure | Pirton School Hitchin, East of England | Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #723 of 1,872 | #21 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6010 of 15,697 | #141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 136 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Hitchin | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.pirtonschool.org.uk/ | www.strathmore.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Strathmore Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 59.2).
- •Strathmore Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 136.
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 Pirton School better than Strathmore Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Strathmore Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (97.4 vs 59.2 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 Pirton School and Strathmore Infant and Nursery School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pirton School: 136. Strathmore Infant and Nursery School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pirton School and Strathmore Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Pirton School is 723rd of 1,872 and Strathmore Infant and Nursery School is 21st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).