St John Fisher Catholic Primary School vs The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
207 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Loughton, East of England | The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 1,872 | #829 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12449 of 15,697 | #6880 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 268 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 115% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.ais.efspt.org |
The verdict
- •The Alderton Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 28.9).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 207.
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 The Alderton Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), The Alderton Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (55.2 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 The Alderton Infant School and Nursery?
About 1.7 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. The Alderton Infant School and Nursery: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and The Alderton Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 1500th of 1,872 and The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is 829th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).