St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford vs Townley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 89 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Welwyn Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
Townley Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
| Measure | St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Welwyn Garden City, East of England | Townley Primary School Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #810 of 1,872 | #1660 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6700 of 15,697 | #13833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 102 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Welwyn Garden City | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stjohns561.herts.sch.uk/ | www.townley.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 21.0).
- •St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 38%).
- •St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford better than Townley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford ranks higher (56.0 vs 21.0 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 Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford and Townley Primary School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford: 102. Townley Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford and Townley Primary School rank in East of England?
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford is 810th of 1,872 and Townley Primary School is 1660th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).