Acorn Infant Academy vs Chipping Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acorn Infant Academy
Witham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
196 students
Chipping Hill Primary School
Witham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
421 students
| Measure | Acorn Infant Academy Witham, East of England | Chipping Hill Primary School Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1164 of 1,872 | #657 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9625 of 15,697 | #5372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 196 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Witham | Witham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.acornacademy.net | www.chippinghill.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chipping Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 42.4).
- •Chipping Hill Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 196.
- •Acorn Infant Academy is a academy school while Chipping Hill Primary School 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 Acorn Infant Academy better than Chipping Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chipping Hill Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 42.4 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 Acorn Infant Academy and Chipping Hill Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Witham and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acorn Infant Academy: 196. Chipping Hill Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acorn Infant Academy and Chipping Hill Primary School rank in East of England?
Acorn Infant Academy is 1164th of 1,872 and Chipping Hill Primary School is 657th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).