Bernards Heath Junior School vs St Albans Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 664 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
St Albans Girls' School
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,423 students
| Measure | Bernards Heath Junior School St Albans, East of England | St Albans Girls' School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #168 of 1,872 | #43 of 460 |
| National rank | #1299 of 15,697 | #296 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 353 | 1,423 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 1,423 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.4 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bernardsheathjnr.herts.sch.uk | www.stags.aetrust.uk |
The verdict
- •St Albans Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 85.9).
- •St Albans Girls' School is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 353.
- •Bernards Heath Junior School is a local authority school while St Albans Girls' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bernards Heath Junior School is co-educational and St Albans Girls' School 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 Junior School better than St Albans Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Albans Girls' School ranks higher (89.2 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 St Albans Girls' School?
About 664 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. St Albans Girls' School: 1,423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bernards Heath Junior School and St Albans Girls' School rank in East of England?
Bernards Heath Junior School is 168th of 1,872 and St Albans Girls' School is 43rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).