Pixmore Junior School vs St Francis College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 751 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pixmore Junior School
Letchworth · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
264 students
| Measure | Pixmore Junior School Letchworth, East of England | St Francis College Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1626 of 1,872 | #41 of 460 |
| National rank | #13631 of 15,697 | #285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 231 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 39.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.6 |
| town | Letchworth | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.pixmore.herts.sch.uk/ | www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 22.4).
- •St Francis College is the larger school with 264 students compared with 231.
- •Pixmore Junior School is a local authority school while St Francis College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pixmore Junior School is co-educational and St Francis College is girls.
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 Pixmore Junior School better than St Francis College?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis College ranks higher (89.5 vs 22.4 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 Pixmore Junior School and St Francis College?
About 751 m in a straight line, between Letchworth and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pixmore Junior School: 231. St Francis College: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pixmore Junior School and St Francis College rank in East of England?
Pixmore Junior School is 1626th of 1,872 and St Francis College is 41st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).