Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School vs Maple Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
430 students
Maple Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School St Albans, East of England | Maple Primary School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #526 of 1,872 | #53 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4339 of 15,697 | #361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 430 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 18% |
| 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 | www.gardenfields.herts.sch.uk | www.maple.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Maple Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 67.6).
- •Maple Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 69%).
- •Maple Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 214.
- •Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is a academy school while Maple Primary School is a local authority 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 Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School better than Maple Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maple Primary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 67.6 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 Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School and Maple Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School: 430. Maple Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School and Maple Primary School rank in East of England?
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is 526th of 1,872 and Maple Primary School is 53rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).