Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School vs St Albans High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 873 m 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
St Albans High School for Girls
St Albans · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,106 students
| Measure | Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School St Albans, East of England | St Albans High School for Girls St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #526 of 1,872 | #214 of 460 |
| National rank | #4339 of 15,697 | #1707 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 430 | 1,106 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 1,106 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.7 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gardenfields.herts.sch.uk | www.stahs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 55.2).
- •St Albans High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 430.
- •Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is a academy school while St Albans High School for Girls is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is co-educational and St Albans High School for Girls is girls.
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 St Albans High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School ranks higher (67.6 vs 55.2 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 Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School and St Albans High School for Girls?
About 873 m 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. St Albans High School for Girls: 1,106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School and St Albans High School for Girls rank in East of England?
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is 526th of 1,872 and St Albans High School for Girls is 214th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).