Abbots Langley School vs Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbots Langley School
Abbots Langley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
411 students
| Measure | Abbots Langley School Abbots Langley, East of England | Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 1,872 | #72 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9845 of 15,697 | #512 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 410 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 24% |
| 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 | Abbots Langley | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbotslangley.herts.sch.uk | www.heathlands.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 41.3).
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 56%).
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 5%).
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is the larger school with 411 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 Abbots Langley School better than Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?
On the Success Index (England), Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt ranks higher (92.8 vs 41.3 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 Abbots Langley School and Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Abbots Langley and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbots Langley School: 410. Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbots Langley School and Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt rank in East of England?
Abbots Langley School is 1195th of 1,872 and Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is 72nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).