St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School vs Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 122 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Winchelsea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Winchelsea, South East | Waltham St Lawrence Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #350 of 2,471 | #538 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1741 of 15,697 | #2919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 148 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 5% |
| 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 | Winchelsea | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.wslprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 75.4).
- •Waltham St Lawrence Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 78%).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 5%).
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 Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School better than Waltham St Lawrence Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 75.4 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 St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Winchelsea and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School: 148. Waltham St Lawrence Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School rank in South East?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is 350th of 2,471 and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is 538th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).