St Albans Independent College vs St Albans School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 854 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Albans Independent College
St Albans · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
70 students
St Albans School
St Albans · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
883 students
| Measure | St Albans Independent College St Albans, East of England | St Albans School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #456 of 460 | #428 of 460 |
| National rank | #3998 of 4,090 | #3561 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 70 | 883 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 883 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 19.1 | 10.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.08 | 0.72 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | 45.4 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Albans School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.8 vs 8.0).
- •St Albans School is the larger school with 883 students compared with 70.
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 Independent College better than St Albans School?
On the Success Index (England), St Albans School ranks higher (19.8 vs 8.0 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 Independent College and St Albans School?
About 854 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Albans Independent College: 70. St Albans School: 883. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Albans Independent College and St Albans School rank in East of England?
St Albans Independent College is 456th of 460 and St Albans School is 428th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).