Pirton School vs The Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.7 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
The Priory School
Hitchin · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | Pirton School Hitchin, East of England | The Priory School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #723 of 1,872 | #171 of 460 |
| National rank | #6010 of 15,697 | #1348 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 136 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.pirtonschool.org.uk/ | www.priory.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 59.2).
- •The Priory School is the larger school with 1,221 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 The Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), The Priory School ranks higher (62.9 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 The Priory School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pirton School: 136. The Priory School: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pirton School and The Priory School rank in East of England?
Pirton School is 723rd of 1,872 and The Priory School is 171st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).