Chater Infant School vs Laurance Haines School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 810 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chater Infant School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
223 students
Laurance Haines School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
| Measure | Chater Infant School Watford, East of England | Laurance Haines School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #194 of 1,872 | #704 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1480 of 15,697 | #5817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 463 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 463 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 110.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chaterinfants.herts.sch.uk | www.lhaines.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chater Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 60.1).
- •Laurance Haines School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 223.
- •Chater Infant School is a local authority school while Laurance Haines 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 Chater Infant School better than Laurance Haines School?
On the Success Index (England), Chater Infant School ranks higher (84.6 vs 60.1 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 Chater Infant School and Laurance Haines School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chater Infant School: 223. Laurance Haines School: 463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chater Infant School and Laurance Haines School rank in East of England?
Chater Infant School is 194th of 1,872 and Laurance Haines School is 704th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).