John Clare Primary School vs William Law CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Clare Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
William Law CofE Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
493 students
| Measure | John Clare Primary School Peterborough, East of England | William Law CofE Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 1,872 | #1277 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #700 of 15,697 | #10498 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 130 | 493 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 493 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 2% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.johnclareschool.org/ | www.williamlaw.greenhousecms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Clare Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 38.4).
- •John Clare Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 63%).
- •John Clare Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 2%).
- •William Law CofE Primary School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 130.
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 John Clare Primary School better than William Law CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Clare Primary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 38.4 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 John Clare Primary School and William Law CofE Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Clare Primary School: 130. William Law CofE Primary School: 493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Clare Primary School and William Law CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
John Clare Primary School is 90th of 1,872 and William Law CofE Primary School is 1277th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).