James Elliman Academy vs St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Elliman Academy
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
687 students
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
| Measure | James Elliman Academy Slough, South East | St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #424 of 2,471 | #1906 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2247 of 15,697 | #11408 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 687 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 687 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 7% |
| 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 | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.jameselliman.academy | www.stethelberts.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •James Elliman Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 34.1).
- •James Elliman Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 47%).
- •James Elliman Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •James Elliman Academy is the larger school with 687 students compared with 415.
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 James Elliman Academy better than St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), James Elliman Academy ranks higher (79.3 vs 34.1 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 James Elliman Academy and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
James Elliman Academy: 687. St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do James Elliman Academy and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
James Elliman Academy is 424th of 2,471 and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is 1906th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).