Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School vs Loreto College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 970 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
279 students
Loreto College
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
952 students
| Measure | Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School St Albans, East of England | Loreto College St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,872 | #82 of 460 |
| National rank | #714 of 15,697 | #596 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 279 | 952 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 952 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.1 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bernardsheath.herts.sch.uk/ | www.loreto.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 80.4).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 952 students compared with 279.
- •Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Loreto College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School is co-educational and Loreto College is girls.
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 Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School better than Loreto College?
On the Success Index (England), Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (90.7 vs 80.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School and Loreto College?
About 970 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School: 279. Loreto College: 952. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School and Loreto College rank in East of England?
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School is 92nd of 1,872 and Loreto College is 82nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).