Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School vs Parmiter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 750 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
Parmiter's School
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,496 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School St Albans, East of England | Parmiter's School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1212 of 1,872 | #20 of 460 |
| National rank | #9952 of 15,697 | #139 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 200 | 1,496 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 1,496 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 63.5% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 66.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.6 |
| town | St Albans | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mountpleasant.herts.sch.uk | www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parmiter's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 40.9).
- •Parmiter's School is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 200.
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 Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School better than Parmiter's School?
On the Success Index (England), Parmiter's School ranks higher (94.2 vs 40.9 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 Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School and Parmiter's School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between St Albans and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School: 200. Parmiter's School: 1,496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School and Parmiter's School rank in East of England?
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School is 1212th of 1,872 and Parmiter's School is 20th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).