Katherine Semar Junior School vs Saffron Walden County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Semar Junior School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
256 students
Saffron Walden County High School
Saffron Walden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,157 students
| Measure | Katherine Semar Junior School Saffron Walden, East of England | Saffron Walden County High School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #193 of 1,872 | #38 of 460 |
| National rank | #1459 of 15,697 | #269 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 256 | 2,157 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 2,157 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Saffron Walden | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.katherinesemar.co.uk | www.swchs.net/ |
The verdict
- •Saffron Walden County High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 84.8).
- •Saffron Walden County High School is the larger school with 2,157 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 Katherine Semar Junior School better than Saffron Walden County High School?
On the Success Index (England), Saffron Walden County High School ranks higher (89.8 vs 84.8 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 Junior School and Saffron Walden County High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Katherine Semar Junior School: 256. Saffron Walden County High School: 2,157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katherine Semar Junior School and Saffron Walden County High School rank in East of England?
Katherine Semar Junior School is 193rd of 1,872 and Saffron Walden County High School is 38th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).