St Ignatius Catholic Primary School vs The Bishop Wand Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 742 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Sunbury on Thames · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Sunbury-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
| Measure | St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Sunbury on Thames, South East | The Bishop Wand Church of England School Sunbury-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #328 of 2,471 | #176 of 679 |
| National rank | #1648 of 15,697 | #748 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 410 | 1,229 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 1,229 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 122.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Sunbury on Thames | Sunbury-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-ignatius.surrey.sch.uk | www.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 76.0).
- •The Bishop Wand Church of England School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 410.
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 Ignatius Catholic Primary School better than The Bishop Wand Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ignatius Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 76.0 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 Ignatius Catholic Primary School and The Bishop Wand Church of England School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Sunbury on Thames and Sunbury-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School: 410. The Bishop Wand Church of England School: 1,229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ignatius Catholic Primary School and The Bishop Wand Church of England School rank in South East?
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is 328th of 2,471 and The Bishop Wand Church of England School is 176th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).