St Albans Girls' School vs Townsend Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 863 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Albans Girls' School
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,423 students
Townsend Church of England School
St Albans · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
746 students
| Measure | St Albans Girls' School St Albans, East of England | Townsend Church of England School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 460 | #246 of 460 |
| National rank | #296 of 4,090 | #2029 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,423 | 746 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,423 | 746 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.8 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.7% | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.3% | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.55 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | 28.0 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stags.aetrust.uk | www.townsend.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Albans Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 48.8).
- •St Albans Girls' School is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 746.
- •St Albans Girls' School is a academy school while Townsend Church of England School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Albans Girls' School is girls and Townsend Church of England School is co-educational.
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 St Albans Girls' School better than Townsend Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Albans Girls' School ranks higher (89.2 vs 48.8 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 St Albans Girls' School and Townsend Church of England School?
About 863 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Albans Girls' School: 1,423. Townsend Church of England School: 746. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Albans Girls' School and Townsend Church of England School rank in East of England?
St Albans Girls' School is 43rd of 460 and Townsend Church of England School is 246th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).