Aldwickbury School vs The Grove Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 593 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
The Grove Junior School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Aldwickbury School Wheathampstead Road, East of England | The Grove Junior School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #121 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #924 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 333 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 350 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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.thegrovejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Grove Junior School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 333.
- •Aldwickbury School is a independent school while The Grove Junior 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 The Grove 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 The Grove Junior School?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Wheathampstead Road and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldwickbury School: 333. The Grove Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldwickbury School and The Grove Junior School rank in East of England?
Aldwickbury School is unranked and The Grove Junior School is 121st of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).