Kensworth Church of England Academy vs Markyate Village School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensworth Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
90 students
Markyate Village School and Nursery
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Kensworth Church of England Academy Dunstable, East of England | Markyate Village School and Nursery St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1550 of 1,872 | #329 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12903 of 15,697 | #2523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Dunstable | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kensworthacademy.co.uk | www.markyate.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Markyate Village School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 26.5).
- •Markyate Village School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •Markyate Village School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Markyate Village School and Nursery is the larger school with 211 students compared with 90.
- •Kensworth Church of England Academy is a academy school while Markyate Village School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Kensworth Church of England Academy better than Markyate Village School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Markyate Village School and Nursery ranks higher (77.7 vs 26.5 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 Kensworth Church of England Academy and Markyate Village School and Nursery?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensworth Church of England Academy: 90. Markyate Village School and Nursery: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensworth Church of England Academy and Markyate Village School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Kensworth Church of England Academy is 1550th of 1,872 and Markyate Village School and Nursery is 329th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).