Roundwood Primary School vs St Hilda's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 480 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roundwood Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
St Hilda's School
Harpenden · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
134 students
| Measure | Roundwood Primary School Harpenden, East of England | St Hilda's School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #481 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #3951 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 338 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 2.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Harpenden | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.roundwoodprimary.herts.sch.uk/ | www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Roundwood Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 134.
- •Roundwood Primary School is a local authority school while St Hilda's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Roundwood Primary School is co-educational and St Hilda's School is girls.
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 Roundwood Primary School better than St Hilda's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Roundwood Primary School and St Hilda's School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roundwood Primary School: 338. St Hilda's School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roundwood Primary School and St Hilda's School rank in East of England?
Roundwood Primary School is 481st of 1,872 and St Hilda's School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).