How Wood Primary and Nursery School vs Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
How Wood Primary and Nursery School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
| Measure | How Wood Primary and Nursery School St Albans, East of England | Killigrew Primary and Nursery School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1046 of 1,872 | #144 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8671 of 15,697 | #1127 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 20% |
| 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.howwood.herts.sch.uk/ | www.killigrew.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Killigrew Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 47.0).
- •Killigrew Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 62%).
- •Killigrew Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 4%).
- •Killigrew Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 215.
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 How Wood Primary and Nursery School better than Killigrew Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Killigrew Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (87.3 vs 47.0 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 How Wood Primary and Nursery School and Killigrew Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School: 215. Killigrew Primary and Nursery School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do How Wood Primary and Nursery School and Killigrew Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School is 1046th of 1,872 and Killigrew Primary and Nursery School is 144th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).