St Albans Girls' School vs Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km 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
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
| Measure | St Albans Girls' School St Albans, East of England | Wheatfields Junior Mixed School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #43 of 460 | #28 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #296 of 4,090 | #202 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,423 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,423 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | – |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stags.aetrust.uk | www.wheatfieldsjm.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wheatfields Junior Mixed School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 89.2).
- •St Albans Girls' School is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 358.
- •St Albans Girls' School is girls and Wheatfields Junior Mixed 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 Wheatfields Junior Mixed School?
On the Success Index (England), Wheatfields Junior Mixed School ranks higher (96.5 vs 89.2 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 Wheatfields Junior Mixed School?
About 1.4 km 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. Wheatfields Junior Mixed School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Albans Girls' School and Wheatfields Junior Mixed School rank in East of England?
St Albans Girls' School is 43rd of 460 and Wheatfields Junior Mixed School is 28th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).