Prae Wood 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.
Prae Wood Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Prae Wood 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) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #46 of 1,872 | #50 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #314 of 15,697 | #326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 446 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 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.praewood.herts.sch.uk/ | www.abbey.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (95.1 vs 95.0).
- •Prae Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 20%).
- •Prae Wood Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 189.
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 The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prae Wood 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?
Prae Wood Primary School: 446. The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prae Wood Primary School and The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans rank in East of England?
Prae Wood Primary School is 46th 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).