Kingsway Junior School vs Stanborough Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsway Junior School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
Stanborough Secondary School
Watford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
50 students
| Measure | Kingsway Junior School Watford, East of England | Stanborough Secondary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #2862 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 235 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 29.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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.kingswayjm.herts.sch.uk | www.spsch.org |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 43.8).
- •Kingsway Junior School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 50.
- •Kingsway Junior 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 Junior School better than Stanborough Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsway Junior School ranks higher (75.7 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 Junior School and Stanborough Secondary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsway Junior School: 235. Stanborough Secondary School: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsway Junior School and Stanborough Secondary School rank in East of England?
Kingsway Junior School is 364th of 1,872 and Stanborough Secondary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).