How Wood Primary and Nursery School vs Mandeville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 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
Mandeville Primary School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | How Wood Primary and Nursery School St Albans, East of England | Mandeville Primary School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1046 of 1,872 | #461 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8671 of 15,697 | #3765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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.mandeville.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mandeville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 47.0).
- •Mandeville Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 62%).
- •Mandeville Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Mandeville Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 215.
- •How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Mandeville Primary School is a academy 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 How Wood Primary and Nursery School better than Mandeville Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mandeville Primary School ranks higher (70.8 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 Mandeville Primary School?
About 1.9 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. Mandeville Primary School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do How Wood Primary and Nursery School and Mandeville Primary School rank in East of England?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School is 1046th of 1,872 and Mandeville Primary School is 461st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).