Sauncey Wood Primary School vs Sir John Lawes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 820 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,373 students
| Measure | Sauncey Wood Primary School Harpenden, East of England | Sir John Lawes School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1165 of 1,872 | #27 of 460 |
| National rank | #9638 of 15,697 | #184 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 147 | 1,373 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 1,373 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 114.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.4 |
| town | Harpenden | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk | www.sjl.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Lawes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 42.4).
- •Sir John Lawes School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 147.
- •Sauncey Wood Primary School is a local authority school while Sir John Lawes 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 Sauncey Wood Primary School better than Sir John Lawes School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Lawes School ranks higher (93.1 vs 42.4 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 Sauncey Wood Primary School and Sir John Lawes School?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sauncey Wood Primary School: 147. Sir John Lawes School: 1,373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sauncey Wood Primary School and Sir John Lawes School rank in East of England?
Sauncey Wood Primary School is 1165th of 1,872 and Sir John Lawes School is 27th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).