Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School vs Kingsway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Kingsway Junior School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
| Measure | Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School Waltham Cross, East of England | Kingsway Junior School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1316 of 1,872 | #364 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10830 of 15,697 | #2862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 235 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 15% |
| 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 | Waltham Cross | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.goffsoak.herts.sch.uk/ | www.kingswayjm.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 36.9).
- •Kingsway Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 50%).
- •Kingsway Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
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 Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School better than Kingsway Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsway Junior School ranks higher (75.7 vs 36.9 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 Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School and Kingsway Junior School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School: 235. Kingsway Junior School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School and Kingsway Junior School rank in East of England?
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School is 1316th of 1,872 and Kingsway Junior School is 364th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).