Alban City School vs Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 933 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alban City School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
381 students
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
279 students
| Measure | Alban City School St Albans, East of England | Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #225 of 1,872 | #92 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1729 of 15,697 | #714 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 381 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| 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 | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.albancityschool.org.uk/ | www.bernardsheath.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 82.9).
- •Alban City School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 279.
- •Alban City School is a academy school while Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Alban City School better than Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (90.7 vs 82.9 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 Alban City School and Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alban City School: 381. Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alban City School and Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Alban City School is 225th of 1,872 and Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School is 92nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).