Alban City School vs St Albans School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 851 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 School
St Albans · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
883 students
| Measure | Alban City School St Albans, East of England | St Albans School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #225 of 1,872 | #428 of 460 |
| National rank | #1729 of 15,697 | #3561 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 381 | 883 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 883 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 10.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.4 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.albancityschool.org.uk/ | www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alban City School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 19.8).
- •St Albans School is the larger school with 883 students compared with 381.
- •Alban City School is a academy school while St Albans School 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 School?
On the Success Index (England), Alban City School ranks higher (82.9 vs 19.8 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 School?
About 851 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 School: 883. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alban City School and St Albans School rank in East of England?
Alban City School is 225th of 1,872 and St Albans School is 428th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).