Beechfield School vs Parkgate Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 979 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechfield School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Parkgate Junior School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
| Measure | Beechfield School Watford, East of England | Parkgate Junior School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #869 of 1,872 | #911 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7147 of 15,697 | #7498 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 444 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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.parkgatejm.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beechfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 52.3).
- •Beechfield School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •Parkgate Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Beechfield School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 236.
- •Beechfield School is a academy school while Parkgate 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 Beechfield School better than Parkgate Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Beechfield School ranks higher (53.7 vs 52.3 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 Beechfield School and Parkgate Junior School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechfield School: 444. Parkgate Junior School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechfield School and Parkgate Junior School rank in East of England?
Beechfield School is 869th of 1,872 and Parkgate Junior School is 911th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).