Freshwaters Primary Academy vs St Alban's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 553 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
St Alban's Catholic Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Freshwaters Primary Academy Harlow, East of England | St Alban's Catholic Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1299 of 1,872 | #1279 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10689 of 15,697 | #10520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.freshwatersacademy.org/ | www.st-albans.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.6 vs 38.3).
- •Freshwaters Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •Freshwaters Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Freshwaters Primary Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 227.
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 Freshwaters Primary Academy better than St Alban's Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Freshwaters Primary Academy and St Alban's Catholic Academy?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freshwaters Primary Academy: 413. St Alban's Catholic Academy: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freshwaters Primary Academy and St Alban's Catholic Academy rank in East of England?
Freshwaters Primary Academy is 1299th of 1,872 and St Alban's Catholic Academy is 1279th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).