Beechfield School vs Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechfield School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
310 students
| Measure | Beechfield School Watford, East of England | Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #869 of 1,872 | #15 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7147 of 15,697 | #114 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 444 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 3.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechfield.herts.sch.uk/ | www.cassioburyinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.8 vs 53.7).
- •Beechfield School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 310.
- •Beechfield School is a academy school while Cassiobury Infant and Nursery 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 Beechfield School better than Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (97.8 vs 53.7 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 Beechfield School and Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechfield School: 444. Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechfield School and Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Beechfield School is 869th of 1,872 and Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School is 15th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).