Roundwood Park School vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roundwood Park School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,421 students
The King's School
Harpenden · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
169 students
| Measure | Roundwood Park School Harpenden, East of England | The King's School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #32 of 460 | #30 of 460 |
| National rank | #243 of 4,090 | #215 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,421 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,421 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 120.5% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.5 | 59.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67% | 78.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.6% | 87% |
| EBacc average points | 5.31 | 5.28 |
| A level points per entry | 40.3 | – |
| town | Harpenden | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.roundwoodpark.co.uk/ | www.thekingsschool.com |
The verdict
- •The King's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 90.6).
- •Roundwood Park School is the larger school with 1,421 students compared with 169.
- •Roundwood Park School is a academy school while The King's School 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 Roundwood Park School better than The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School ranks higher (92.1 vs 90.6 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 Roundwood Park School and The King's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roundwood Park School: 1,421. The King's School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roundwood Park School and The King's School rank in East of England?
Roundwood Park School is 32nd of 460 and The King's School is 30th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).