Cunningham Hill Junior School vs St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 702 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham Hill Junior School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Cunningham Hill Junior School St Albans, East of England | St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #77 of 1,872 | #162 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #558 of 15,697 | #1259 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 236 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| 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 | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | cunninghamhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.ssas.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cunningham Hill Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 86.3).
- •St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 410 students compared with 236.
- •Cunningham Hill Junior School is a local authority school while St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery 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 Cunningham Hill Junior School better than St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Cunningham Hill Junior School ranks higher (92.4 vs 86.3 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 Cunningham Hill Junior School and St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
About 702 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cunningham Hill Junior School: 236. St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cunningham Hill Junior School and St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Cunningham Hill Junior School is 77th of 1,872 and St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery is 162nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).