Garden City Academy vs St Christopher School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Academy
Letchworth Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
492 students
| Measure | Garden City Academy Letchworth Garden City, East of England | St Christopher School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1247 of 1,872 | #72 of 460 |
| National rank | #10208 of 15,697 | #488 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 215 | 492 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 492 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Letchworth Garden City | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gardencityacademy.co.uk | www.stchris.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Christopher School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 39.7).
- •St Christopher School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 215.
- •Garden City Academy is a academy school while St Christopher School is a independent 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 Garden City Academy better than St Christopher School?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher School ranks higher (83.5 vs 39.7 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 Garden City Academy and St Christopher School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Letchworth Garden City and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garden City Academy: 215. St Christopher School: 492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garden City Academy and St Christopher School rank in East of England?
Garden City Academy is 1247th of 1,872 and St Christopher School is 72nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).