Alban City School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 910 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 Peter's School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
392 students
| Measure | Alban City School St Albans, East of England | St Peter's School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #225 of 1,872 | #307 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1729 of 15,697 | #2374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 381 | 392 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 392 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 13% |
| 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.stpeters.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alban City School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 78.6).
- •Alban City School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 73%).
- •Alban City School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •St Peter's School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 381.
- •Alban City School is a academy school while St Peter's 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 St Peter's School?
On the Success Index (England), Alban City School ranks higher (82.9 vs 78.6 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 Peter's School?
About 910 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 Peter's School: 392. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alban City School and St Peter's School rank in East of England?
Alban City School is 225th of 1,872 and St Peter's School is 307th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).