Beechwood Park School vs Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Park School
St Albans · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
445 students
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 13–24
453 students
| Measure | Beechwood Park School St Albans, East of England | Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #445 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #3777 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 13–24 |
| Students | 445 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 453 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 64.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.0 |
| town | St Albans | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechwoodpark.com | www.catscambridge.com |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) is the larger school with 453 students compared with 445.
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 Beechwood Park School better than Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beechwood Park School and Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)?
About 61 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Park School: 445. Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA): 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Park School and Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) rank in East of England?
Beechwood Park School is unranked and Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) is 445th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).