St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School vs St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
| Measure | St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Ware, East of England | St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1013 of 1,872 | #393 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8439 of 15,697 | #3114 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 231 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 12% |
| 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 | Ware | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmarys306.herts.sch.uk | www.st-michaels-jun.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 48.0).
- •St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 65%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
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 Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School better than St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School ranks higher (74.3 vs 48.0 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 Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Ware and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School: 231. St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School rank in East of England?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is 1013th of 1,872 and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is 393rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).