Epping St John's Church of England School vs Theydon Bois Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Epping St John's Church of England School
Epping · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,036 students
Theydon Bois Primary School
Epping · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
319 students
| Measure | Epping St John's Church of England School Epping, East of England | Theydon Bois Primary School Epping, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 460 | #841 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1757 of 4,090 | #6966 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,036 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | – |
| town | Epping | Epping |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eppingstjohnsschool.org/ | www.theydon.efspt.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (54.2 vs 54.7).
- •Epping St John's Church of England School is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 319.
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 Epping St John's Church of England School better than Theydon Bois Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Epping St John's Church of England School and Theydon Bois Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Epping St John's Church of England School: 1,036. Theydon Bois Primary School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Epping St John's Church of England School and Theydon Bois Primary School rank in East of England?
Epping St John's Church of England School is 218th of 460 and Theydon Bois Primary School is 841st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).