Laurance Haines School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 883 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurance Haines School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | Laurance Haines School Watford, East of England | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 1,872 | #725 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5817 of 15,697 | #6013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 463 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 463 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | www.lhaines.herts.sch.uk | www.stanthonys.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.1 vs 59.2).
- •Laurance Haines School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 61%).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Laurance Haines School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 448.
- •Laurance Haines School is a academy school while St Anthony's Catholic Primary 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 Laurance Haines School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Laurance Haines School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurance Haines School: 463. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurance Haines School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Laurance Haines School is 704th of 1,872 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 725th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).