Abbotsweld Primary Academy vs Sir Frederick Gibberd College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 298 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
880 students
| Measure | Abbotsweld Primary Academy Harlow, East of England | Sir Frederick Gibberd College Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #701 of 1,872 | #257 of 460 |
| National rank | #5778 of 15,697 | #2103 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 307 | 880 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 880 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.netacademies.net/abbotsweld/ | www.sirfrederickgibberdcollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Abbotsweld Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 47.2).
- •Sir Frederick Gibberd College is the larger school with 880 students compared with 307.
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 Abbotsweld Primary Academy better than Sir Frederick Gibberd College?
On the Success Index (England), Abbotsweld Primary Academy ranks higher (60.3 vs 47.2 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 Abbotsweld Primary Academy and Sir Frederick Gibberd College?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbotsweld Primary Academy: 307. Sir Frederick Gibberd College: 880. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbotsweld Primary Academy and Sir Frederick Gibberd College rank in East of England?
Abbotsweld Primary Academy is 701st of 1,872 and Sir Frederick Gibberd College is 257th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).