Crabtree Junior School vs Katherine Semar Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crabtree Junior School
Harpenden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
256 students
Katherine Semar Junior School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
256 students
| Measure | Crabtree Junior School Harpenden, East of England | Katherine Semar Junior School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #32 of 1,872 | #193 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #229 of 15,697 | #1459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 256 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 22% |
| 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 | Harpenden | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.crabtreeschools.org | www.katherinesemar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crabtree Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 84.8).
- •Crabtree Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 79%).
- •Crabtree Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 22%).
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 Crabtree Junior School better than Katherine Semar Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Crabtree Junior School ranks higher (96.1 vs 84.8 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 Crabtree Junior School and Katherine Semar Junior School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Harpenden and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabtree Junior School: 256. Katherine Semar Junior School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabtree Junior School and Katherine Semar Junior School rank in East of England?
Crabtree Junior School is 32nd of 1,872 and Katherine Semar Junior School is 193rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).