Samuel Lucas Primary School vs Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 502 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Lucas Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Hitchin · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students
| Measure | Samuel Lucas Primary School Hitchin, East of England | Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 1,872 | #675 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1238 of 15,697 | #5535 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 416 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 6% |
| 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.samlucas.herts.sch.uk/ | www.wilshere.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Samuel Lucas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 61.6).
- •Samuel Lucas Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 70%).
- •Samuel Lucas Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 6%).
- •Samuel Lucas Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 234.
- •Samuel Lucas Primary School is a local authority school while Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy 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 Samuel Lucas Primary School better than Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Samuel Lucas Primary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 61.6 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 Samuel Lucas Primary School and Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?
About 502 m in a straight line, between Hitchin and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Samuel Lucas Primary School: 416. Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Samuel Lucas Primary School and Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy rank in East of England?
Samuel Lucas Primary School is 159th of 1,872 and Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is 675th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).