Acorn Infant Academy vs Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.8 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
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
99 students
| Measure | Acorn Infant Academy Witham, East of England | Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1164 of 1,872 | #772 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9625 of 15,697 | #6463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 196 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.acornacademy.net | www.terling.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 42.4).
- •Acorn Infant Academy is the larger school with 196 students compared with 99.
- •Acorn Infant Academy is a academy school while Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (57.0 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Witham and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acorn Infant Academy: 196. Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acorn Infant Academy and Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Acorn Infant Academy is 1164th of 1,872 and Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 772nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).