Our Lady Catholic Primary School vs St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Welwyn Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Our Lady Catholic Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England | St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #444 of 1,872 | #810 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3591 of 15,697 | #6700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 8% |
| 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 | Welwyn Garden City | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ourladys527.herts.sch.uk | www.stjohns561.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 56.0).
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 8%).
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 102.
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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School better than St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 56.0 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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School and St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School: 204. St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady Catholic Primary School and St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford rank in East of England?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School is 444th of 1,872 and St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford is 810th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).