Future Academies Watford vs Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Future Academies Watford
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,060 students
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
| Measure | Future Academies Watford Watford, East of England | Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 460 | #1212 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2994 of 4,090 | #9952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,060 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,060 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 63.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.3 | – |
| town | Watford | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.watford.futureacademies.org | www.mountpleasant.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 29.2).
- •Future Academies Watford is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 200.
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 Future Academies Watford better than Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 29.2 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 Future Academies Watford and Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Watford and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Future Academies Watford: 1,060. Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Future Academies Watford and Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School rank in East of England?
Future Academies Watford is 366th of 460 and Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School is 1212th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).