Schools in Ware, East of England (2025)
19 schools · 6,370 students · 13 local authority, 5 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 206.
Ware, in East of England, has 19 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,370 students. By level there are 15 primary, 3 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 13 local authority, 5 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Ware's schools is 206, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
18 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Jenyns First School and Nursery (97.8, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Kingshill Infant School (97.4, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Little Hadham Primary School (90.0, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Chauncy School (1,515 students), Presdales School (1,167 students), St Edmund's College (684 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Ware
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 198Jenyns First School and NurseryWare · Local authority Primary– · 66 students
- 297Kingshill Infant SchoolWare · Local authority Primary– · 206 students
- 390Little Hadham Primary SchoolWare · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 151 students
- 489Presdales SchoolWare · Academy Secondary58.9 Attainment 8 · 1,167 students
- 572Roger De Clare First CofE SchoolWare · Local authority Primary– · 211 students
- 668The Chauncy SchoolWare · Academy Secondary49.5 Attainment 8 · 1,515 students
- 766Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolWare · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 866Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolWare · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
- 956St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWare · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 1053St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolWare · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 112 students
- 1151St Catherine's Church of England Primary SchoolWare · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 1248St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior SchoolWare · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 1341St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolWare · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 1437Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and NurseryWare · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 332 students
- 1530Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWare · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 78 students
- 1627St Edmund's CollegeWare · Independent All-through35.5 Attainment 8 · 684 students
- 1724Ralph Sadleir SchoolWare · Academy Secondary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 283 students
- 1824Priors Wood Primary SchoolWare · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jenyns First School and Nursery Ware · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 97.8 Top 5% | – | 66 |
| 2 | Kingshill Infant School Ware · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 97.4 Top 5% | – | 206 |
| 3 | Little Hadham Primary School Ware · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 90.0 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 151 |
| 4 | Presdales School Ware · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 88.7 Top 10% | 58.9 Attainment 8 | 1,167 |
| 5 | Roger De Clare First CofE School Ware · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 71.8 Top 25% | – | 211 |
| 6 | The Chauncy School Ware · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 49.5 Attainment 8 | 1,515 |
| 7 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Ware · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 8 | Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School Ware · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 65.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
| 9 | St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ware · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 55.6 Top 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 10 | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ware · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.1 Top 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 112 |
| 11 | St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Ware · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50.9 Top 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 12 | St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Ware · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 48.0 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 13 | St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Ware · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.2 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 14 | Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Ware · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 37.3 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 332 |
| 15 | Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ware · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 30.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78 |
| 16 | St Edmund's College Ware · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 26.5 Lower 50% | 35.5 Attainment 8 | 684 |
| 17 | Ralph Sadleir School Ware · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 24.0 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 283 |
| 18 | Priors Wood Primary School Ware · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 23.5 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
Other schools in Ware
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Ware side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ware?
Jenyns First School and Nursery is the highest-ranked school in Ware with a Success Index (England) of 97.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ware?
Ware has 19 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 6,370 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ware?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ware is 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.