Parmiter's School vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 804 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parmiter's School
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,496 students
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
| Measure | Parmiter's School Watford, East of England | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 460 | #822 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #139 of 4,090 | #6826 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,496 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,496 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.6 | – |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk | www.stcatherinescatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parmiter's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 55.4).
- •Parmiter's School is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 268.
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 Parmiter's School better than St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parmiter's School ranks higher (94.2 vs 55.4 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 Parmiter's School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parmiter's School: 1,496. St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parmiter's School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Parmiter's School is 20th of 460 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 822nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).