Beechwood Park School vs Markyate Village School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.4 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
Markyate Village School and Nursery
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Beechwood Park School St Albans, East of England | Markyate Village School and Nursery St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #329 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #2523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 445 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 211 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechwoodpark.com | www.markyate.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Park School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 211.
- •Beechwood Park School is a independent school while Markyate Village School and Nursery 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 Markyate Village School and Nursery?
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 Markyate Village School and Nursery?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Park School: 445. Markyate Village School and Nursery: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Park School and Markyate Village School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Beechwood Park School is unranked and Markyate Village School and Nursery is 329th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).