Killigrew Primary and Nursery School vs The Marlborough Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 837 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
The Marlborough Science Academy
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,337 students
| Measure | Killigrew Primary and Nursery School St Albans, East of England | The Marlborough Science Academy St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 1,872 | #280 of 460 |
| National rank | #1127 of 15,697 | #2299 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 412 | 1,337 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 1,337 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 107% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.9 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.killigrew.herts.sch.uk | www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Killigrew Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 43.5).
- •The Marlborough Science Academy is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 412.
- •Killigrew Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Marlborough Science Academy 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 Killigrew Primary and Nursery School better than The Marlborough Science Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Killigrew Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (87.3 vs 43.5 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 Killigrew Primary and Nursery School and The Marlborough Science Academy?
About 837 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School: 412. The Marlborough Science Academy: 1,337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Killigrew Primary and Nursery School and The Marlborough Science Academy rank in East of England?
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School is 144th of 1,872 and The Marlborough Science Academy is 280th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).