Sandringham School vs Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 489 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandringham School
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,777 students
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Sandringham School St Albans, East of England | Skyswood Primary & Nursery School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #18 of 460 | #18 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #130 of 4,090 | #133 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,777 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,777 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 0.9% |
| Capacity filled | 139% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| 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.sandringham.aetrust.uk/ | www.skyswood.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Skyswood Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 94.4).
- •Sandringham School is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 230.
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 Sandringham School better than Skyswood Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Skyswood Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (97.5 vs 94.4 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 Sandringham School and Skyswood Primary & Nursery School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandringham School: 1,777. Skyswood Primary & Nursery School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandringham School and Skyswood Primary & Nursery School rank in East of England?
Sandringham School is 18th of 460 and Skyswood Primary & Nursery School is 18th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).