Beechwood Park School vs Sherrardswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 19 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
Sherrardswood School
Welwyn · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
445 students
| Measure | Beechwood Park School St Albans, East of England | Sherrardswood School Welwyn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #122 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #1031 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 445 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.4 |
| town | St Albans | Welwyn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechwoodpark.com | www.sherrardswood.co.uk |
The verdict
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 Sherrardswood 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 Sherrardswood School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Welwyn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Park School: 445. Sherrardswood School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Park School and Sherrardswood School rank in East of England?
Beechwood Park School is unranked and Sherrardswood School is 122nd of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).