Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery vs Presdales School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 970 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
332 students
Presdales School
Ware · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Ware, East of England | Presdales School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1307 of 1,872 | #46 of 460 |
| National rank | #10750 of 15,697 | #305 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 332 | 1,167 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 1,167 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.7 |
| town | Ware | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.christchurch.herts.sch.uk | www.presdales.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Presdales School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 37.3).
- •Presdales School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 332.
- •Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Presdales School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is co-educational and Presdales School is girls.
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 Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery better than Presdales School?
On the Success Index (England), Presdales School ranks higher (88.7 vs 37.3 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 Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery and Presdales School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Ware and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery: 332. Presdales School: 1,167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery and Presdales School rank in East of England?
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is 1307th of 1,872 and Presdales School is 46th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).