Skyswood Primary & Nursery School vs Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 697 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
| Measure | Skyswood Primary & Nursery School St Albans, East of England | Wheatfields Junior Mixed School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #18 of 1,872 | #28 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #133 of 15,697 | #202 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 230 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 37% | 28% |
| 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 | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.skyswood.herts.sch.uk | www.wheatfieldsjm.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Skyswood Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 96.5).
- •Skyswood Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (37% vs 28%).
- •Wheatfields Junior Mixed School is the larger school with 358 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 Skyswood Primary & Nursery School better than Wheatfields Junior Mixed School?
On the Success Index (England), Skyswood Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (97.5 vs 96.5 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 Skyswood Primary & Nursery School and Wheatfields Junior Mixed School?
About 697 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School: 230. Wheatfields Junior Mixed School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skyswood Primary & Nursery School and Wheatfields Junior Mixed School rank in East of England?
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School is 18th of 1,872 and Wheatfields Junior Mixed School is 28th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).