MOving into area - advice please!

[Stewierocks]

HI all, am moving to hitchin and wanted some advice. At the moment we are dithering between a property near Mary Exton and one near Highbury schools. Any tips on which primary would be best - both have good reports. Does it matter which side of town you end up on for HItchin girl's school? Also where are the playgrounds and is Priory Park actually a park as I can't find any information about it on the web!

Thanks!