Roydon Primary Academy vs St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roydon Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Roydon Primary Academy Harlow, East of England | St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 1,872 | #819 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10840 of 15,697 | #6785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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 | Harlow | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.roydonacademy.org/ | www.standrews323.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 36.9).
- •Roydon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 173.
- •Roydon Primary Academy is a academy school while St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Roydon Primary Academy better than St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 36.9 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 Roydon Primary Academy and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roydon Primary Academy: 173. St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roydon Primary Academy and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Roydon Primary Academy is 1319th of 1,872 and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 819th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).