Katherine Semar Infant School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 980 m 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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Katherine Semar Infant School Saffron Walden, East of England | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #219 of 1,872 | #47 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1691 of 15,697 | #318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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.stmsw.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 83.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is the larger school with 206 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden ranks higher (95.1 vs 83.1 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 Katherine Semar Infant School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden?
About 980 m 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. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katherine Semar Infant School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden rank in East of England?
Katherine Semar Infant School is 219th of 1,872 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is 47th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).