St John Fisher Catholic Primary School vs Staples Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
268 students
Staples Road Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
626 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Loughton, East of England | Staples Road Primary School Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 1,872 | #425 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12449 of 15,697 | #3336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 268 | 626 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 626 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Loughton | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-johnfisher.essex.sch.uk/ | www.staplesroad.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Staples Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 28.9).
- •Staples Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 53%).
- •Staples Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Staples Road Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 268.
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 Fisher Catholic Primary School better than Staples Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Staples Road Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 28.9 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and Staples Road Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Loughton and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 268. Staples Road Primary School: 626. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and Staples Road Primary School rank in East of England?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 1500th of 1,872 and Staples Road Primary School is 425th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).