Sancton Wood School vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 190 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sancton Wood School
Cambridgeshire · Independent all-through · Ages 1–16
363 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Sancton Wood School Cambridgeshire, East of England | St Alban's Catholic Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #79 of 460 | #71 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #581 of 4,090 | #503 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 363 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 363 | 205 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridgeshire | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sanctonwood.co.uk | www.stalbans.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 80.9).
- •Sancton Wood School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 205.
- •Sancton Wood School is a independent school while St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Sancton Wood School better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 80.9 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 Sancton Wood School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
About 190 m in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sancton Wood School: 363. St Alban's Catholic Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sancton Wood School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Sancton Wood School is 79th of 460 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School is 71st of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).