Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School vs Priory Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 53 km 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
Priory Junior School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
280 students
| Measure | Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School St Albans, East of England | Priory Junior School St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,872 | #1669 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #714 of 15,697 | #13907 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 279 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 280 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bernardsheath.herts.sch.uk/ | www.priory.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 20.5).
- •Priory Junior School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 279.
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 Priory Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (90.7 vs 20.5 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 Priory Junior School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between St Albans and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School: 279. Priory Junior School: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School and Priory Junior School rank in East of England?
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School is 92nd of 1,872 and Priory Junior School is 1669th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).