Sauncey Wood Primary School vs The Lea Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km 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
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Sauncey Wood Primary School Harpenden, East of England | The Lea Primary School and Nursery Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1165 of 1,872 | #627 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9638 of 15,697 | #5104 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harpenden | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk | www.lea-pri.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Lea Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 42.4).
- •The Lea Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 59%).
- •The Lea Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 239 students compared with 147.
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 The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), The Lea Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (63.7 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 The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sauncey Wood Primary School: 147. The Lea Primary School and Nursery: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sauncey Wood Primary School and The Lea Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Sauncey Wood Primary School is 1165th of 1,872 and The Lea Primary School and Nursery is 627th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).