Bernards Heath Junior School vs Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
St. Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
243 students
| Measure | Bernards Heath Junior School St Albans, East of England | Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School St. Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #168 of 1,872 | #124 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1299 of 15,697 | #940 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 353 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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.wheatfieldsinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 85.9).
- •Bernards Heath Junior School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 243.
- •Bernards Heath Junior School is a local authority school while Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery 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 Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School ranks higher (88.9 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 Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School?
About 1.3 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. Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bernards Heath Junior School and Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Bernards Heath Junior School is 168th of 1,872 and Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School is 124th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).