Aldwickbury School vs Crabtree Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 847 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldwickbury School
Wheathampstead Road · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
333 students
Crabtree Junior School
Harpenden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
256 students
| Measure | Aldwickbury School Wheathampstead Road, East of England | Crabtree Junior School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #32 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 333 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 256 |
| Free school meals | – | 0.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Wheathampstead Road | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aldwickbury.org.uk | www.crabtreeschools.org |
The verdict
- •Aldwickbury School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 256.
- •Aldwickbury School is a independent school while Crabtree 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 Aldwickbury School better than Crabtree Junior 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 Aldwickbury School and Crabtree Junior School?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Wheathampstead Road and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldwickbury School: 333. Crabtree Junior School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldwickbury School and Crabtree Junior School rank in East of England?
Aldwickbury School is unranked and Crabtree Junior School is 32nd of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).