John Colet School vs Waddesdon Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Colet School
Aylesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,014 students
Waddesdon Church of England School
Aylesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,012 students
| Measure | John Colet School Aylesbury, South East | Waddesdon Church of England School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #273 of 679 | #196 of 679 |
| National rank | #1456 of 4,090 | #898 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,014 | 1,012 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,014 | 1,012 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | 80.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | 35.3 |
| town | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.johncolet.co.uk | www.waddesdonschool.com |
The verdict
- •Waddesdon Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 60.5).
- •John Colet School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 1,012.
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 Colet School better than Waddesdon Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Waddesdon Church of England School ranks higher (72.7 vs 60.5 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 John Colet School and Waddesdon Church of England School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Colet School: 1,014. Waddesdon Church of England School: 1,012. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Colet School and Waddesdon Church of England School rank in South East?
John Colet School is 273rd of 679 and Waddesdon Church of England School is 196th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).