Kingsway Infants' School vs Stanborough Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 808 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsway Infants' School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
171 students
Stanborough Secondary School
Watford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
50 students
| Measure | Kingsway Infants' School Watford, East of England | Stanborough Secondary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #782 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #6558 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 171 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 29.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kingsway.herts.sch.uk | www.spsch.org |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 43.8).
- •Kingsway Infants' School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 50.
- •Kingsway Infants' School is a local authority school while Stanborough Secondary School is a independent 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 Kingsway Infants' School better than Stanborough Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsway Infants' School ranks higher (56.6 vs 43.8 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 Kingsway Infants' School and Stanborough Secondary School?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsway Infants' School: 171. Stanborough Secondary School: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsway Infants' School and Stanborough Secondary School rank in East of England?
Kingsway Infants' School is 782nd of 1,872 and Stanborough Secondary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).