Springmead Primary School vs Watchlytes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springmead Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Watchlytes Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
158 students
| Measure | Springmead Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England | Watchlytes Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1114 of 1,872 | #820 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9243 of 15,697 | #6792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 158 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 4% |
| 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 | Welwyn Garden City | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.springmead.herts.sch.uk | watchlytesprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Watchlytes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 44.2).
- •Watchlytes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 52%).
- •Springmead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 4%).
- •Springmead Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 158.
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 Springmead Primary School better than Watchlytes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watchlytes Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 44.2 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 Springmead Primary School and Watchlytes Primary School?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springmead Primary School: 248. Watchlytes Primary School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springmead Primary School and Watchlytes Primary School rank in East of England?
Springmead Primary School is 1114th of 1,872 and Watchlytes Primary School is 820th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).