St Anthony's Catholic Primary School vs Westfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 271 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
Westfield Academy
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,331 students
| Measure | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England | Westfield Academy Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #725 of 1,872 | #296 of 460 |
| National rank | #6013 of 15,697 | #2399 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 448 | 1,331 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 1,331 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stanthonys.herts.sch.uk | www.westfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 41.2).
- •Westfield Academy is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 448.
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Westfield Academy is a academy 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 Anthony's Catholic Primary School better than Westfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 41.2 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 Anthony's Catholic Primary School and Westfield Academy?
About 271 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School: 448. Westfield Academy: 1,331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and Westfield Academy rank in East of England?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 725th of 1,872 and Westfield Academy is 296th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).