St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury vs The Sandon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
222 students
The Sandon School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,218 students
| Measure | St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Chelmsford, East of England | The Sandon School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #453 of 1,872 | #195 of 460 |
| National rank | #3652 of 15,697 | #1599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 222 | 1,218 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 1,218 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.5 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-johns-danbury.essex.sch.uk/ | www.sandon.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 57.7).
- •The Sandon School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 222.
- •St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is a local authority school while The Sandon 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 John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury better than The Sandon School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury ranks higher (71.4 vs 57.7 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 John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury and The Sandon School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury: 222. The Sandon School: 1,218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury and The Sandon School rank in East of England?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is 453rd of 1,872 and The Sandon School is 195th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).