Purwell Primary School vs William Ransom Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 994 m 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
William Ransom Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Purwell Primary School Hitchin, East of England | William Ransom Primary School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 1,872 | #287 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12963 of 15,697 | #2228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 129 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 1.7% |
| Capacity filled | 53.1% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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.wransom.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •William Ransom Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 26.2).
- •William Ransom Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 57%).
- •William Ransom Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •William Ransom Primary School is the larger school with 419 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 William Ransom Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), William Ransom Primary School ranks higher (79.5 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 William Ransom Primary School?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purwell Primary School: 129. William Ransom Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purwell Primary School and William Ransom Primary School rank in East of England?
Purwell Primary School is 1558th of 1,872 and William Ransom Primary School is 287th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).