Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bures · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
Halstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
| Measure | Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bures, East of England | St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 1,872 | #1150 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11489 of 15,697 | #9485 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Bures | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bures.suffolk.sch.uk | www.st-john.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 33.7).
- •St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 97.
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 Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh ranks higher (43.1 vs 33.7 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 Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Bures and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 161. St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh rank in East of England?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1390th of 1,872 and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh is 1150th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).