Katherine Semar Infant School vs R A Butler Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Semar Infant School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
180 students
R A Butler Infant School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
271 students
| Measure | Katherine Semar Infant School Saffron Walden, East of England | R A Butler Infant School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #219 of 1,872 | #208 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1691 of 15,697 | #1604 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 180 | 271 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 271 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Saffron Walden | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.katherinesemar.co.uk | www.rab.academy |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (83.1 vs 83.7).
- •R A Butler Infant School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 180.
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 Katherine Semar Infant School better than R A Butler Infant 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 Katherine Semar Infant School and R A Butler Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Katherine Semar Infant School: 180. R A Butler Infant School: 271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katherine Semar Infant School and R A Butler Infant School rank in East of England?
Katherine Semar Infant School is 219th of 1,872 and R A Butler Infant School is 208th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).