St Albans Independent College vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 302 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 Peter's School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
392 students
| Measure | St Albans Independent College St Albans, East of England | St Peter's School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #456 of 460 | #307 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3998 of 4,090 | #2374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 70 | 392 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 392 |
| Free school meals | – | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 19.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.stpeters.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 8.0).
- •St Peter's School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 70.
- •St Albans Independent College is a independent school while St Peter's School 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 St Albans Independent College better than St Peter's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's School ranks higher (78.6 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 Peter's School?
About 302 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 Peter's School: 392. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Albans Independent College and St Peter's School rank in East of England?
St Albans Independent College is 456th of 460 and St Peter's School is 307th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).