St Anthony's Catholic Primary School vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 409 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
Willow Tree Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England | Willow Tree Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #725 of 1,872 | #1404 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6013 of 15,697 | #11578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 448 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stanthonys.herts.sch.uk | www.willowtree.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 33.3).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 185.
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Willow Tree Primary School 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 Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 33.3 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 Willow Tree Primary School?
About 409 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. Willow Tree Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in East of England?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 725th of 1,872 and Willow Tree Primary School is 1404th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).