Purwell Primary School vs The Highfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.8 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
The Highfield School
Letchworth Garden City · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
937 students
| Measure | Purwell Primary School Hitchin, East of England | The Highfield School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 1,872 | #290 of 460 |
| National rank | #12963 of 15,697 | #2365 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 129 | 937 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 937 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 53.1% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Hitchin | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.purwell.herts.sch.uk | www.highfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Highfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 26.2).
- •The Highfield School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 129.
- •Purwell Primary School is a local authority school while The Highfield School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Highfield School?
On the Success Index (England), The Highfield School ranks higher (41.7 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 The Highfield School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purwell Primary School: 129. The Highfield School: 937. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purwell Primary School and The Highfield School rank in East of England?
Purwell Primary School is 1558th of 1,872 and The Highfield School is 290th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).