Margaret Wix Primary School vs Townsend Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 341 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Wix Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
Townsend Church of England School
St Albans · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
746 students
| Measure | Margaret Wix Primary School St Albans, East of England | Townsend Church of England School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #952 of 1,872 | #246 of 460 |
| National rank | #7919 of 15,697 | #2029 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 167 | 746 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 746 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.3% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.0 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.margaretwix.herts.sch.uk/ | www.townsend.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Margaret Wix Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 48.8).
- •Townsend Church of England School is the larger school with 746 students compared with 167.
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 Margaret Wix Primary School better than Townsend Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Margaret Wix Primary School ranks higher (50.3 vs 48.8 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 Margaret Wix Primary School and Townsend Church of England School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Margaret Wix Primary School: 167. Townsend Church of England School: 746. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Margaret Wix Primary School and Townsend Church of England School rank in East of England?
Margaret Wix Primary School is 952nd of 1,872 and Townsend Church of England School is 246th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).