St Albans Independent College vs The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 635 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
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | St Albans Independent College St Albans, East of England | The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #456 of 460 | #50 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3998 of 4,090 | #326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 70 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 189 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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.abbey.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 8.0).
- •The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is the larger school with 189 students compared with 70.
- •St Albans Independent College is a independent school while The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans 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 The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?
On the Success Index (England), The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans ranks higher (95.0 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 The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?
About 635 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. The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Albans Independent College and The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans rank in East of England?
St Albans Independent College is 456th of 460 and The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is 50th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).