Alton Park Junior School vs St Clare's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Park Junior School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
394 students
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
362 students
| Measure | Alton Park Junior School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1870 of 1,872 | #893 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15566 of 15,697 | #7356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 394 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 114.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Clacton-on-Sea | Clacton-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | altonparkjunior.org.uk/ | www.st-clares.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 5.8).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 35%).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Alton Park Junior School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 362.
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 Alton Park Junior School better than St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 5.8 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 Alton Park Junior School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Clacton-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alton Park Junior School: 394. St Clare's Catholic Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alton Park Junior School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Alton Park Junior School is 1870th of 1,872 and St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 893rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).