Bernards Heath Junior School vs Margaret Wix Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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
Margaret Wix Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
| Measure | Bernards Heath Junior School St Albans, East of England | Margaret Wix Primary School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 1,872 | #952 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1299 of 15,697 | #7919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 353 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 67.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 61% |
| 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.margaretwix.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bernards Heath Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 50.3).
- •Bernards Heath Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •Bernards Heath Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Bernards Heath Junior School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 167.
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 Margaret Wix Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bernards Heath Junior School ranks higher (85.9 vs 50.3 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 Margaret Wix Primary School?
About 1.2 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. Margaret Wix Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bernards Heath Junior School and Margaret Wix Primary School rank in East of England?
Bernards Heath Junior School is 168th of 1,872 and Margaret Wix Primary School is 952nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).