Aldenham School vs Edge Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldenham School
Elstree · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
849 students
Edge Grove School
Watford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
311 students
| Measure | Aldenham School Elstree, East of England | Edge Grove School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #368 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #3017 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 849 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 849 | 311 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 59.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Elstree | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aldenham.com | www.edgegrove.com |
The verdict
- •Aldenham School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 311.
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 Aldenham School better than Edge Grove School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aldenham School and Edge Grove School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Elstree and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldenham School: 849. Edge Grove School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldenham School and Edge Grove School rank in East of England?
Aldenham School is 368th of 460 and Edge Grove School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).