St Margaret's School vs St Meryl School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
799 students
St Meryl School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | St Margaret's School Bushey, East of England | St Meryl School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 460 | #768 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #358 of 4,090 | #6393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 799 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 799 | 219 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | – |
| town | Bushey | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmargarets-school.org.uk/ | www.stmeryl.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.1 vs 57.4).
- •St Margaret's School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 219.
- •St Margaret's School is a independent school while St Meryl 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 Margaret's School better than St Meryl School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's School ranks higher (87.1 vs 57.4 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 Margaret's School and St Meryl School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bushey and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's School: 799. St Meryl School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's School and St Meryl School rank in East of England?
St Margaret's School is 54th of 460 and St Meryl School is 768th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).