Purwell Primary School vs St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purwell Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
129 students
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
234 students
| Measure | Purwell Primary School Hitchin, East of England | St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 1,872 | #905 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12963 of 15,697 | #7457 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 129 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 53.1% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 68% |
| 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.purwell.herts.sch.uk | www.standrews.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 26.2).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 57%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is the larger school with 234 students compared with 129.
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 Purwell Primary School better than St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin ranks higher (52.5 vs 26.2 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 Purwell Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purwell Primary School: 129. St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purwell Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin rank in East of England?
Purwell Primary School is 1558th of 1,872 and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is 905th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).