John F Kennedy Primary School vs Wessington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 793 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Primary School
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
Wessington Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Primary School Washington, North East | Wessington Primary School Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 811 | #798 of 811 |
| National rank | #6071 of 15,697 | #15538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 412 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.jfkprimary.co.uk | www.wessingontprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 6.3).
- •John F Kennedy Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 23%).
- •John F Kennedy Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •John F Kennedy Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 218.
- •John F Kennedy Primary School is a academy school while Wessington Primary School is a local authority 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 John F Kennedy Primary School better than Wessington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John F Kennedy Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 6.3 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 John F Kennedy Primary School and Wessington Primary School?
About 793 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John F Kennedy Primary School: 412. Wessington Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John F Kennedy Primary School and Wessington Primary School rank in North East?
John F Kennedy Primary School is 305th of 811 and Wessington Primary School is 798th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).