Almond Hill Junior School vs The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Hill Junior School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
347 students
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,620 students
| Measure | Almond Hill Junior School Stevenage, East of England | The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #881 of 1,872 | #55 of 460 |
| National rank | #7258 of 15,697 | #368 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 347 | 1,620 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 1,620 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 115.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.1 |
| town | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.almondhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.jhn.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 53.3).
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 1,620 students compared with 347.
- •Almond Hill Junior School is a local authority school while The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic 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 Almond Hill Junior School better than The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School ranks higher (86.8 vs 53.3 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 Almond Hill Junior School and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Almond Hill Junior School: 347. The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School: 1,620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Almond Hill Junior School and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School rank in East of England?
Almond Hill Junior School is 881st of 1,872 and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is 55th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).