Ralph Sadleir School vs St Edmund's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralph Sadleir School
Ware · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
283 students
St Edmund's College
Ware · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
684 students
| Measure | Ralph Sadleir School Ware, East of England | St Edmund's College Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #388 of 460 | #376 of 460 |
| National rank | #3252 of 4,090 | #3127 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 283 | 684 |
| Pupils on roll | 283 | 684 |
| Free school meals | 17% | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 73.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.2 |
| town | Ware | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | ralphsadleir.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stedmundscollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.5 vs 24.0).
- •St Edmund's College is the larger school with 684 students compared with 283.
- •Ralph Sadleir School is a academy school while St Edmund's College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ralph Sadleir School better than St Edmund's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's College ranks higher (26.5 vs 24.0 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 Ralph Sadleir School and St Edmund's College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ware and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ralph Sadleir School: 283. St Edmund's College: 684. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ralph Sadleir School and St Edmund's College rank in East of England?
Ralph Sadleir School is 388th of 460 and St Edmund's College is 376th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).