Mandeville Primary School vs The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mandeville Primary School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Mandeville Primary School St Albans, East of England | The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #461 of 1,872 | #50 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3765 of 15,697 | #326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 340 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 20% |
| 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 | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mandeville.herts.sch.uk | www.abbey.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 70.8).
- •The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 75%).
- •The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
- •Mandeville Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 189.
- •Mandeville Primary School is a academy school while The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans 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 Mandeville Primary School better than The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?
On the Success Index (England), The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans ranks higher (95.0 vs 70.8 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 Mandeville Primary School and The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mandeville Primary School: 340. The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mandeville Primary School and The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans rank in East of England?
Mandeville Primary School is 461st of 1,872 and The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is 50th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).