Beechwood Park School vs Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 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
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
80 students
| Measure | Beechwood Park School St Albans, East of England | Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #665 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #5450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 445 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 80 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechwoodpark.com | www.greatgaddesden.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Park School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 80.
- •Beechwood Park School is a independent school while Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary 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 Beechwood Park School better than Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School?
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 Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Park School: 445. Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Park School and Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Beechwood Park School is unranked and Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School is 665th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).