R A Butler Junior School vs Saffron Walden County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 976 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R A Butler Junior School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
384 students
Saffron Walden County High School
Saffron Walden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,157 students
| Measure | R A Butler Junior School Saffron Walden, East of England | Saffron Walden County High School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #111 of 1,872 | #38 of 460 |
| National rank | #843 of 15,697 | #269 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 384 | 2,157 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 2,157 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Saffron Walden | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.rab.academy | www.swchs.net/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (89.7 vs 89.8).
- •Saffron Walden County High School is the larger school with 2,157 students compared with 384.
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 R A Butler Junior School better than Saffron Walden County High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are R A Butler Junior School and Saffron Walden County High School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
R A Butler Junior School: 384. Saffron Walden County High School: 2,157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do R A Butler Junior School and Saffron Walden County High School rank in East of England?
R A Butler Junior School is 111th of 1,872 and Saffron Walden County High School is 38th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).