Commonswood Primary & Nursery School vs Watchlytes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School
WELWYN GARDEN CITY · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Watchlytes Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
158 students
| Measure | Commonswood Primary & Nursery School WELWYN GARDEN CITY, East of England | Watchlytes Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #648 of 1,872 | #820 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5288 of 15,697 | #6792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 158 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 4% |
| 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 | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.commonswood.herts.sch.uk/ | watchlytesprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Commonswood Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 55.6).
- •Watchlytes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 65%).
- •Commonswood Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 158.
- •Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Watchlytes Primary 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 Commonswood Primary & Nursery School better than Watchlytes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Commonswood Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (62.7 vs 55.6 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 Commonswood Primary & Nursery School and Watchlytes Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between WELWYN GARDEN CITY and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School: 410. Watchlytes Primary School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Commonswood Primary & Nursery School and Watchlytes Primary School rank in East of England?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is 648th of 1,872 and Watchlytes Primary School is 820th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).