Coates Way JMI and Nursery School vs Parmiter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Parmiter's School
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,496 students
| Measure | Coates Way JMI and Nursery School Watford, East of England | Parmiter's School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1540 of 1,872 | #20 of 460 |
| National rank | #12788 of 15,697 | #139 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 223 | 1,496 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,496 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 66.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.6 |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.coatesway.herts.sch.uk | www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parmiter's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 27.1).
- •Parmiter's School is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 223.
- •Coates Way JMI and Nursery School is a local authority school while Parmiter's 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 Coates Way JMI and Nursery School better than Parmiter's School?
On the Success Index (England), Parmiter's School ranks higher (94.2 vs 27.1 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 Coates Way JMI and Nursery School and Parmiter's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School: 223. Parmiter's School: 1,496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coates Way JMI and Nursery School and Parmiter's School rank in East of England?
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School is 1540th of 1,872 and Parmiter's School is 20th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).