St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury vs Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
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.
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
222 students
Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
Maldon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Chelmsford, East of England | Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #453 of 1,872 | #1408 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3652 of 15,697 | #11626 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 222 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 63% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Chelmsford | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-johns-danbury.essex.sch.uk/ | www.woodhamwalterschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 33.1).
- •St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is the larger school with 222 students compared with 75.
- •St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is a local authority school while Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy 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 Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury ranks higher (71.4 vs 33.1 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 Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury: 222. Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury and Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is 453rd of 1,872 and Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy is 1408th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).