Alban City School vs St Albans Independent College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 632 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
St Albans Independent College
St Albans · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
70 students
| Measure | Alban City School St Albans, East of England | St Albans Independent College St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #225 of 1,872 | #456 of 460 |
| National rank | #1729 of 15,697 | #3998 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 381 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 19.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.albancityschool.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Alban City School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 8.0).
- •Alban City School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 70.
- •Alban City School is a academy school while St Albans Independent College is a independent 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 St Albans Independent College?
On the Success Index (England), Alban City School ranks higher (82.9 vs 8.0 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 St Albans Independent College?
About 632 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. St Albans Independent College: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alban City School and St Albans Independent College rank in East of England?
Alban City School is 225th of 1,872 and St Albans Independent College is 456th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).