St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden vs Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden Saffron Walden, East of England | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 1,872 | #1840 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #318 of 15,697 | #15178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 2.4% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 58.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 0% |
| 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 | Saffron Walden | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmsw.co.uk | www.thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 10.8).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 39%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden better than Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden ranks higher (95.1 vs 10.8 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden: 206. Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is 47th of 1,872 and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy is 1840th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).