Beechfield School vs Knutsford Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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
Knutsford Primary Academy
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Beechfield School Watford, East of England | Knutsford Primary Academy Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #869 of 1,872 | #490 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7147 of 15,697 | #4031 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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.knutsfordprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Knutsford Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 53.7).
- •Knutsford Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Beechfield School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 438.
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 Knutsford Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Knutsford Primary Academy ranks higher (69.3 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 Knutsford Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechfield School: 444. Knutsford Primary Academy: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechfield School and Knutsford Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Beechfield School is 869th of 1,872 and Knutsford Primary Academy is 490th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).