Aldwickbury School vs High Beeches Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 471 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
High Beeches Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
| Measure | Aldwickbury School Wheathampstead Road, East of England | High Beeches Primary School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #127 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 333 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 420 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Wheathampstead Road | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aldwickbury.org.uk | www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Beeches Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 333.
- •Aldwickbury School is a independent school while High Beeches Primary 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 Aldwickbury School better than High Beeches Primary 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 High Beeches Primary School?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Wheathampstead Road and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldwickbury School: 333. High Beeches Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldwickbury School and High Beeches Primary School rank in East of England?
Aldwickbury School is unranked and High Beeches Primary School is 127th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).