Presdales School vs Priors Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Presdales School
Ware · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
Priors Wood Primary School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Presdales School Ware, East of England | Priors Wood Primary School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 460 | #1604 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #305 of 4,090 | #13451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,167 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,167 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Ware | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.presdales.herts.sch.uk/ | www.priorswood.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Presdales School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 23.5).
- •Presdales School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 231.
- •Presdales School is a academy school while Priors Wood Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Presdales School is girls and Priors Wood Primary School is co-educational.
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 Presdales School better than Priors Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Presdales School ranks higher (88.7 vs 23.5 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 Presdales School and Priors Wood Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ware and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Presdales School: 1,167. Priors Wood Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Presdales School and Priors Wood Primary School rank in East of England?
Presdales School is 46th of 460 and Priors Wood Primary School is 1604th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).