Cherry Tree Primary School vs Kingsway Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 904 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Kingsway Infants' School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
171 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Primary School Watford, East of England | Kingsway Infants' School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1274 of 1,872 | #782 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10454 of 15,697 | #6558 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 445 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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.cherrytree.herts.sch.uk/ | www.kingsway.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 38.5).
- •Cherry Tree Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 171.
- •Cherry Tree Primary School is a academy school while Kingsway Infants' School is a local authority 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 Cherry Tree Primary School better than Kingsway Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsway Infants' School ranks higher (56.6 vs 38.5 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 Cherry Tree Primary School and Kingsway Infants' School?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Primary School: 445. Kingsway Infants' School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Primary School and Kingsway Infants' School rank in East of England?
Cherry Tree Primary School is 1274th of 1,872 and Kingsway Infants' School is 782nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).