St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School vs The Chauncy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 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
The Chauncy School
Ware · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,515 students
| Measure | St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Ware, East of England | The Chauncy School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1013 of 1,872 | #136 of 460 |
| National rank | #8439 of 15,697 | #1110 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 231 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 149.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Ware | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmarys306.herts.sch.uk | chauncyschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Chauncy School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 48.0).
- •The Chauncy School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 231.
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is a local authority school while The Chauncy School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Chauncy School?
On the Success Index (England), The Chauncy School ranks higher (68.0 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 The Chauncy School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ware and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School: 231. The Chauncy School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School and The Chauncy School rank in East of England?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is 1013th of 1,872 and The Chauncy School is 136th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).