St John's Green Primary School vs Wigmore Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 87 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Green Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
591 students
Wigmore Primary
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
597 students
| Measure | St John's Green Primary School Colchester, East of England | Wigmore Primary Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1142 of 1,872 | #1376 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9429 of 15,697 | #11415 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 591 | 597 |
| Pupils on roll | 591 | 597 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 1% |
| 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 | Colchester | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | stjohnsgreenprimaryschool.co.uk | www.wigmoreprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St John's Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 34.1).
- •St John's Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 58%).
- •St John's Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 1%).
- •Wigmore Primary is the larger school with 597 students compared with 591.
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's Green Primary School better than Wigmore Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Green Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 34.1 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's Green Primary School and Wigmore Primary?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Green Primary School: 591. Wigmore Primary: 597. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Green Primary School and Wigmore Primary rank in East of England?
St John's Green Primary School is 1142nd of 1,872 and Wigmore Primary is 1376th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).