High Beeches Primary School vs The Grove Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 574 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Beeches Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
The Grove Junior School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | High Beeches Primary School Harpenden, East of England | The Grove Junior School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,872 | #121 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #969 of 15,697 | #924 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 420 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 19% |
| 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 | Harpenden | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk/ | www.thegrovejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (88.6 vs 89.0).
- •The Grove Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 80%).
- •The Grove Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 15%).
- •High Beeches Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 350.
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 High Beeches Primary School better than The Grove Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are High Beeches Primary School and The Grove Junior School?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Beeches Primary School: 420. The Grove Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Beeches Primary School and The Grove Junior School rank in East of England?
High Beeches Primary School is 127th of 1,872 and The Grove Junior School is 121st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).