Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery vs High Beeches Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
St. Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
High Beeches Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
| Measure | Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery St. Albans, East of England | High Beeches Primary School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1273 of 1,872 | #127 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10434 of 15,697 | #969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 171 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | St. Albans | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechhyde.aetrust.uk | www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Beeches Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 38.6).
- •High Beeches Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 50%).
- •Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 15%).
- •High Beeches Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 171.
- •Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery is a academy 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 Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery better than High Beeches Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Beeches Primary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 38.6 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 Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery and High Beeches Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between St. Albans and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery: 171. High Beeches Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery and High Beeches Primary School rank in East of England?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery is 1273rd of 1,872 and High Beeches Primary School is 127th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).