Priors Wood Primary School vs St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priors Wood Primary School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
| Measure | Priors Wood Primary School Ware, East of England | St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1604 of 1,872 | #1013 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13451 of 15,697 | #8439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 231 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Ware | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.priorswood.herts.sch.uk | www.stmarys306.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 23.5).
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 48%).
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Priors Wood Primary School better than St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School ranks higher (48.0 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 Priors Wood Primary School and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ware and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priors Wood Primary School: 231. St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priors Wood Primary School and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School rank in East of England?
Priors Wood Primary School is 1604th of 1,872 and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is 1013th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).