Flamstead End School vs The Grove Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flamstead End School
Waltham Cross · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
474 students
The Grove Academy
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
| Measure | Flamstead End School Waltham Cross, East of England | The Grove Academy Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #399 of 1,872 | #1411 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3158 of 15,697 | #11663 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 474 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 66.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 0% |
| 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 | Waltham Cross | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.flamsteadend.herts.sch.uk/ | www.thegroveacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Flamstead End School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 32.9).
- •Flamstead End School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •Flamstead End School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 0%).
- •Flamstead End School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 473.
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 Flamstead End School better than The Grove Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Flamstead End School ranks higher (74.0 vs 32.9 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 Flamstead End School and The Grove Academy?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flamstead End School: 474. The Grove Academy: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flamstead End School and The Grove Academy rank in East of England?
Flamstead End School is 399th of 1,872 and The Grove Academy is 1411th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).