St Columba's College vs St Margaret's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's College
St Albans · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
822 students
St Margaret's School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
799 students
| Measure | St Columba's College St Albans, East of England | St Margaret's School Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #396 of 460 | #54 of 460 |
| National rank | #3311 of 4,090 | #358 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 822 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 822 | 799 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.9 | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 85% |
| EBacc average points | 2.61 | 4.88 |
| A level points per entry | 40.7 | 39.2 |
| town | St Albans | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | stcolumbascollege.org | www.stmargarets-school.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.1 vs 23.2).
- •St Columba's College is the larger school with 822 students compared with 799.
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 Columba's College better than St Margaret's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's School ranks higher (87.1 vs 23.2 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 Columba's College and St Margaret's School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Columba's College: 822. St Margaret's School: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Columba's College and St Margaret's School rank in East of England?
St Columba's College is 396th of 460 and St Margaret's School is 54th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).