St John's Church of England Primary School vs St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England Primary School
Crowborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Hartfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Primary School Crowborough, South East | St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Hartfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #990 of 2,471 | #2142 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5527 of 15,697 | #13075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Crowborough | Hartfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohnsprimary.org/ | pioneerfederation.co.uk/stmarys/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 25.6).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 50%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 81.
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 John's Church of England Primary School better than St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 25.6 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 John's Church of England Primary School and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Crowborough and Hartfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England Primary School: 210. St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Primary School and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
St John's Church of England Primary School is 990th of 2,471 and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is 2142nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).