Jenyns First School and Nursery vs St Edmund's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jenyns First School and Nursery
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
66 students
St Edmund's College
Ware · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
684 students
| Measure | Jenyns First School and Nursery Ware, East of England | St Edmund's College Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 1,872 | #376 of 460 |
| National rank | #117 of 15,697 | #3127 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 66 | 684 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 684 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 73.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.2 |
| town | Ware | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.jenyns.herts.sch.uk | www.stedmundscollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Jenyns First School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.8 vs 26.5).
- •St Edmund's College is the larger school with 684 students compared with 66.
- •Jenyns First School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Edmund's College is a independent 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 Jenyns First School and Nursery better than St Edmund's College?
On the Success Index (England), Jenyns First School and Nursery ranks higher (97.8 vs 26.5 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 Jenyns First School and Nursery and St Edmund's College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ware and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jenyns First School and Nursery: 66. St Edmund's College: 684. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jenyns First School and Nursery and St Edmund's College rank in East of England?
Jenyns First School and Nursery is 16th of 1,872 and St Edmund's College is 376th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).