Sandridge School vs Sandringham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandridge School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
Sandringham School
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,777 students
| Measure | Sandridge School St Albans, East of England | Sandringham School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1080 of 1,872 | #18 of 460 |
| National rank | #8952 of 15,697 | #130 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 130 | 1,777 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 1,777 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 55.1% | 139% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 65.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 83.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.1 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sandridge.herts.sch.uk | www.sandringham.aetrust.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandringham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.4 vs 45.6).
- •Sandringham School is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 130.
- •Sandridge School is a local authority school while Sandringham 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 Sandridge School better than Sandringham School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandringham School ranks higher (94.4 vs 45.6 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 Sandridge School and Sandringham School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandridge School: 130. Sandringham School: 1,777. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandridge School and Sandringham School rank in East of England?
Sandridge School is 1080th of 1,872 and Sandringham School is 18th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).