Preston Primary School vs St Paul's Walden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
St Paul's Walden Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
| Measure | Preston Primary School Hitchin, East of England | St Paul's Walden Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1581 of 1,872 | #1093 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13221 of 15,697 | #9116 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 60 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.prestonjmi.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stpaulswalden.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Walden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 24.8).
- •St Paul's Walden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 27%).
- •St Paul's Walden Primary School is the larger school with 74 students compared with 60.
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 Preston Primary School better than St Paul's Walden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Walden Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 24.8 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 Preston Primary School and St Paul's Walden Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Preston Primary School: 60. St Paul's Walden Primary School: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Preston Primary School and St Paul's Walden Primary School rank in East of England?
Preston Primary School is 1581st of 1,872 and St Paul's Walden Primary School is 1093rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).