St Clare's Catholic Primary School vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
163 students
The King's School
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,170 students
| Measure | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Chester, North West | The King's School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1829 of 2,286 | #419 of 536 |
| National rank | #13468 of 15,697 | #3426 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 163 | 1,170 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 1,170 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 19.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.5 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stclares.cheshire.sch.uk | www.kingschester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 21.5).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 163.
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The King's School is a independent 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 Clare's Catholic Primary School better than The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (23.4 vs 21.5 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 Clare's Catholic Primary School and The King's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Clare's Catholic Primary School: 163. The King's School: 1,170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Clare's Catholic Primary School and The King's School rank in North West?
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 1829th of 2,286 and The King's School is 419th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).