Beechwood Park School vs Kensworth Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.4 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
Kensworth Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
90 students
| Measure | Beechwood Park School St Albans, East of England | Kensworth Church of England Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1550 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #12903 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 445 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 90 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| 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 | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechwoodpark.com | www.kensworthacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Park School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 90.
- •Beechwood Park School is a independent school while Kensworth Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Kensworth Church of England Academy?
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 Kensworth Church of England Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Park School: 445. Kensworth Church of England Academy: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Park School and Kensworth Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Beechwood Park School is unranked and Kensworth Church of England Academy is 1550th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).