Bernards Heath Junior School vs Maple Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km 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
Maple Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Bernards Heath Junior School St Albans, East of England | Maple Primary School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #168 of 1,872 | #53 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1299 of 15,697 | #361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 353 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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.bernardsheathjnr.herts.sch.uk | www.maple.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Maple Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 85.9).
- •Maple Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 78%).
- •Maple Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 17%).
- •Bernards Heath Junior School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 214.
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 Maple Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maple Primary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 85.9 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 Maple Primary School?
About 1.0 km 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. Maple Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bernards Heath Junior School and Maple Primary School rank in East of England?
Bernards Heath Junior School is 168th of 1,872 and Maple Primary School is 53rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).