Abbots Langley School vs Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbots Langley School
Abbots Langley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Abbots Langley School Abbots Langley, East of England | Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 1,872 | #416 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9845 of 15,697 | #3299 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 23% |
| 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 | Abbots Langley | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbotslangley.herts.sch.uk | www.albanwood.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 41.3).
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 5%).
- •Abbots Langley School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 238.
- •Abbots Langley School is a local authority school while Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery 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 Abbots Langley School better than Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (73.2 vs 41.3 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 Abbots Langley School and Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Abbots Langley and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbots Langley School: 410. Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbots Langley School and Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Abbots Langley School is 1195th of 1,872 and Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is 416th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).