Sir John Lawes School vs The Lea Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 905 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,373 students
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Sir John Lawes School Harpenden, East of England | The Lea Primary School and Nursery Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 460 | #627 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #184 of 4,090 | #5104 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,373 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,373 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 114.4% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| 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.sjl.herts.sch.uk | www.lea-pri.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Lawes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 63.7).
- •Sir John Lawes School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 239.
- •Sir John Lawes School is a academy school while The Lea Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Sir John Lawes School better than The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Lawes School ranks higher (93.1 vs 63.7 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 Sir John Lawes School and The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Lawes School: 1,373. The Lea Primary School and Nursery: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Lawes School and The Lea Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Sir John Lawes School is 27th of 460 and The Lea Primary School and Nursery is 627th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).