Central Primary School vs Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 417 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
399 students
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Central Primary School Watford, East of England | Watford St John's Church of England Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #889 of 1,872 | #573 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7311 of 15,697 | #4677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 399 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 13% |
| 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 | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.central.herts.sch.uk | watfordstjohns.org |
The verdict
- •Watford St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 53.1).
- •Central Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •Watford St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 399.
- •Central Primary School is a local authority school while Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Central Primary School better than Watford St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watford St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 53.1 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 Central Primary School and Watford St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Primary School: 399. Watford St John's Church of England Primary School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Primary School and Watford St John's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Central Primary School is 889th of 1,872 and Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is 573rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).