St Edmund's College vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's College
Ware · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
684 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Ware · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
| Measure | St Edmund's College Ware, East of England | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #376 of 460 | #890 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3127 of 4,090 | #7326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 684 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 112 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | www.stedmundscollege.org/ | www.stcanterbury.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 26.5).
- •St Edmund's College is the larger school with 684 students compared with 112.
- •St Edmund's College is a independent school while St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 St Edmund's College better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 26.5 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 St Edmund's College and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ware and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund's College: 684. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund's College and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
St Edmund's College is 376th of 460 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 890th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).