Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport vs Katherine Semar Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Saffron Walden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
865 students
Katherine Semar Junior School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
256 students
| Measure | Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Saffron Walden, East of England | Katherine Semar Junior School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #219 of 460 | #193 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1765 of 4,090 | #1459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 865 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 865 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 18.8 | – |
| town | Saffron Walden | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | joycefrankland.org/ | www.katherinesemar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Katherine Semar Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 54.1).
- •Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is the larger school with 865 students compared with 256.
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 Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport better than Katherine Semar Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Katherine Semar Junior School ranks higher (84.8 vs 54.1 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 Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport and Katherine Semar Junior School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport: 865. Katherine Semar Junior School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport and Katherine Semar Junior School rank in East of England?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is 219th of 460 and Katherine Semar Junior School is 193rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).