St John's Primary School vs The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 484 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Primary School
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Woking · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,439 students
| Measure | St John's Primary School Woking, South East | The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Woking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2241 of 2,471 | #229 of 679 |
| National rank | #13719 of 15,697 | #1118 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 248 | 1,439 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 1,439 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Woking | Woking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohnsknaphill.co.uk | student.wcsc.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 21.7).
- •The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is the larger school with 1,439 students compared with 248.
- •St John's Primary School is a academy school while The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College 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 St John's Primary School better than The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College?
On the Success Index (England), The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College ranks higher (67.8 vs 21.7 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 Primary School and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College?
About 484 m in a straight line, between Woking and Woking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Primary School: 248. The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College: 1,439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Primary School and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College rank in South East?
St John's Primary School is 2241st of 2,471 and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is 229th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).