Monks Risborough CofE Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School
Princes Risborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green
Princes Risborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Monks Risborough CofE Primary School Princes Risborough, South East | St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green Princes Risborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1446 of 2,471 | #210 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8345 of 15,697 | #1008 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 17% |
| 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 | Princes Risborough | Princes Risborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | mrisborough.bucks.sch.uk | www.stjohnsce.org |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 48.4).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 58%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
- •Monks Risborough CofE Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 215.
- •Monks Risborough CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is a academy 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 Monks Risborough CofE Primary School better than St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green ranks higher (88.3 vs 48.4 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 Monks Risborough CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Princes Risborough and Princes Risborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School: 216. St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monks Risborough CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green rank in South East?
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School is 1446th of 2,471 and St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is 210th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).