Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 116 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
| Measure | Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham, East of England | St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1370 of 1,872 | #931 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11332 of 15,697 | #7779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 415 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 11% |
| 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 | Dereham | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.scarningprimary.co.uk/ | www.stcatherines.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 34.5).
- •Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 56%).
- •St Catherine's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
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 Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Catherine's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.9 vs 34.5 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 Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Catherine's Church of England Primary School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 415. St Catherine's Church of England Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Catherine's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1370th of 1,872 and St Catherine's Church of England Primary School is 931st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).