Bonneygrove Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 788 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonneygrove Primary School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Waltham Cross · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
911 students
| Measure | Bonneygrove Primary School Waltham Cross, East of England | St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1238 of 1,872 | #283 of 460 |
| National rank | #10134 of 15,697 | #2317 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 408 | 911 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 911 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 65.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.3 |
| town | Waltham Cross | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bonneygrove.herts.sch.uk | www.st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 40.0).
- •St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is the larger school with 911 students compared with 408.
- •Bonneygrove Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) 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 Bonneygrove Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) ranks higher (43.1 vs 40.0 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 Bonneygrove Primary School and St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bonneygrove Primary School: 408. St Mary's Church of England High School (VA): 911. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bonneygrove Primary School and St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) rank in East of England?
Bonneygrove Primary School is 1238th of 1,872 and St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is 283rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).