Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery vs The Grove Junior 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
The Grove Junior School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery St. Albans, East of England | The Grove Junior School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1273 of 1,872 | #121 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10434 of 15,697 | #924 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 171 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | St. Albans | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechhyde.aetrust.uk | www.thegrovejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Grove Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.0 vs 38.6).
- •The Grove Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 50%).
- •The Grove Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 18%).
- •The Grove Junior School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 171.
- •Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery is a academy 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 Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery better than The Grove Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grove Junior School ranks higher (89.0 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 The Grove Junior 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. The Grove Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery and The Grove Junior School rank in East of England?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery is 1273rd of 1,872 and The Grove Junior School is 121st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).