Lanchester Primary School vs Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanchester Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
298 students
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
202 students
| Measure | Lanchester Primary School Watford, East of England | Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #366 of 1,872 | #26 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2879 of 15,697 | #186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 298 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 112.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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 | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | lanchester.herts.sch.uk/ | www.nascotwoodinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 75.6).
- •Lanchester Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 202.
- •Lanchester Primary School is a academy school while Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 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 Lanchester Primary School better than Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (96.7 vs 75.6 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 Lanchester Primary School and Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lanchester Primary School: 298. Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lanchester Primary School and Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Lanchester Primary School is 366th of 1,872 and Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School is 26th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).