Robert Barclay Academy vs St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Barclay Academy
Hoddesdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
821 students
St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
383 students
| Measure | Robert Barclay Academy Hoddesdon, East of England | St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 460 | #1718 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2238 of 4,090 | #14284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 821 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 821 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.2 | – |
| town | Hoddesdon | Hoddesdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk | www.stcaths.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Robert Barclay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 18.0).
- •Robert Barclay Academy is the larger school with 821 students compared with 383.
- •Robert Barclay Academy is a academy school while St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Robert Barclay Academy better than St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Barclay Academy ranks higher (44.8 vs 18.0 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 Robert Barclay Academy and St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hoddesdon and Hoddesdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Barclay Academy: 821. St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Barclay Academy and St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Robert Barclay Academy is 272nd of 460 and St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School is 1718th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).