Prae Wood Primary School vs St Columba's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 635 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prae Wood Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
St Columba's College
St Albans · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
822 students
| Measure | Prae Wood Primary School St Albans, East of England | St Columba's College St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 1,872 | #396 of 460 |
| National rank | #314 of 15,697 | #3311 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 446 | 822 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 822 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.7 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.praewood.herts.sch.uk/ | stcolumbascollege.org |
The verdict
- •Prae Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 23.2).
- •St Columba's College is the larger school with 822 students compared with 446.
- •Prae Wood Primary School is a local authority school while St Columba's College is a independent 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 Prae Wood Primary School better than St Columba's College?
On the Success Index (England), Prae Wood Primary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 23.2 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 Prae Wood Primary School and St Columba's College?
About 635 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prae Wood Primary School: 446. St Columba's College: 822. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prae Wood Primary School and St Columba's College rank in East of England?
Prae Wood Primary School is 46th of 1,872 and St Columba's College is 396th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).