Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery vs Kingsway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
Kingsway Junior School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
| Measure | Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery Watford, East of England | Kingsway Junior School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #416 of 1,872 | #364 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3299 of 15,697 | #2862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 238 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 15% |
| 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 | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.albanwood.herts.sch.uk/ | www.kingswayjm.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 73.2).
- •Kingsway Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 74%).
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 15%).
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 238 students compared with 235.
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Kingsway Junior 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 Wood Primary School and Nursery better than Kingsway Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsway Junior School ranks higher (75.7 vs 73.2 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 Wood Primary School and Nursery and Kingsway Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery: 238. Kingsway Junior School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery and Kingsway Junior School rank in East of England?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is 416th of 1,872 and Kingsway Junior School is 364th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).