Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary 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
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
| Measure | Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery Watford, East of England | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #416 of 1,872 | #822 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3299 of 15,697 | #6826 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 3% |
| 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.stcatherinescatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 55.4).
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 3%).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 238.
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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (73.2 vs 55.4 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary 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. St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is 416th of 1,872 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 822nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).