Aldenham School vs Fair Field Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Fair Field Junior School
Radlett · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
206 students
| Measure | Aldenham School Elstree, East of England | Fair Field Junior School Radlett, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 460 | #765 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3017 of 4,090 | #6348 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 849 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 849 | 206 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Radlett |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aldenham.com | www.fairfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fair Field Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 28.9).
- •Aldenham School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 206.
- •Aldenham School is a independent school while Fair Field Junior School is a academy 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 Aldenham School better than Fair Field Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Fair Field Junior School ranks higher (57.6 vs 28.9 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 Aldenham School and Fair Field Junior School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Elstree and Radlett in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldenham School: 849. Fair Field Junior School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldenham School and Fair Field Junior School rank in East of England?
Aldenham School is 368th of 460 and Fair Field Junior School is 765th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).