Laurance Haines School vs Watford Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 912 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
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,427 students
| Measure | Laurance Haines School Watford, East of England | Watford Grammar School for Girls Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #704 of 1,872 | #23 of 460 |
| National rank | #5817 of 15,697 | #154 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 463 | 1,427 |
| Pupils on roll | 463 | 1,427 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 83.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 91.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.5 |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lhaines.herts.sch.uk | www.watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Watford Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 60.1).
- •Watford Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,427 students compared with 463.
- •Laurance Haines School is co-educational and Watford Grammar School for Girls is girls.
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 Watford Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Watford Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (93.9 vs 60.1 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 Laurance Haines School and Watford Grammar School for Girls?
About 912 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurance Haines School: 463. Watford Grammar School for Girls: 1,427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurance Haines School and Watford Grammar School for Girls rank in East of England?
Laurance Haines School is 704th of 1,872 and Watford Grammar School for Girls is 23rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).