Katherine Semar Junior School vs St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 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
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students
| Measure | Katherine Semar Junior School Saffron Walden, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 1,872 | #620 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1459 of 15,697 | #4993 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 256 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 26% |
| 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.stmaryssw.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Katherine Semar Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 64.3).
- •Katherine Semar Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 65%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 22%).
- •Katherine Semar Junior School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 224.
- •Katherine Semar Junior School is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Katherine Semar Junior School ranks higher (84.8 vs 64.3 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 St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.9 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. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katherine Semar Junior School and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Katherine Semar Junior School is 193rd of 1,872 and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 620th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).