John Colet School vs Wendover Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 136 m 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
Wendover Church of England Junior School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
336 students
| Measure | John Colet School Aylesbury, South East | Wendover Church of England Junior School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 679 | #1232 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1456 of 4,090 | #7009 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,014 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,014 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.johncolet.co.uk | www.wendover.eschools.co.uk/website |
The verdict
- •John Colet School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 54.5).
- •John Colet School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 336.
- •John Colet School is a academy school while Wendover Church of England Junior 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 Colet School better than Wendover Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), John Colet School ranks higher (60.5 vs 54.5 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 Wendover Church of England Junior School?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Colet School: 1,014. Wendover Church of England Junior School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Colet School and Wendover Church of England Junior School rank in South East?
John Colet School is 273rd of 679 and Wendover Church of England Junior School is 1232nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).