Bernards Heath Junior School vs Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 633 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernards Heath Junior School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
353 students
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
430 students
| Measure | Bernards Heath Junior School St Albans, East of England | Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 1,872 | #526 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1299 of 15,697 | #4339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 353 | 430 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 430 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 75.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 13% |
| 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.bernardsheathjnr.herts.sch.uk | www.gardenfields.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bernards Heath Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 67.6).
- •Bernards Heath Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 69%).
- •Bernards Heath Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 353.
- •Bernards Heath Junior School is a local authority school while Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School 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 Bernards Heath Junior School better than Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Bernards Heath Junior School ranks higher (85.9 vs 67.6 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 Junior School and Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School?
About 633 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bernards Heath Junior School: 353. Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School: 430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bernards Heath Junior School and Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School rank in East of England?
Bernards Heath Junior School is 168th of 1,872 and Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is 526th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).