Cherry Tree Primary School vs Stanborough Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 712 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
Stanborough Secondary School
Watford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
50 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Primary School Watford, East of England | Stanborough Secondary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1274 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #10454 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 445 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 23% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 29.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cherrytree.herts.sch.uk/ | www.spsch.org |
The verdict
- •Stanborough Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 38.5).
- •Cherry Tree Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 50.
- •Cherry Tree Primary School is a academy school while Stanborough Secondary School is a independent 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 Stanborough Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanborough Secondary School ranks higher (43.8 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 Stanborough Secondary School?
About 712 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. Stanborough Secondary School: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Primary School and Stanborough Secondary School rank in East of England?
Cherry Tree Primary School is 1274th of 1,872 and Stanborough Secondary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).