Barling Magna Primary Academy vs Friars Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barling Magna Primary Academy
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
| Measure | Barling Magna Primary Academy Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Friars Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #800 of 1,872 | #1172 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6659 of 15,697 | #9676 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 167 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 39.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barlingmagna.essex.sch.uk | www.friarsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barling Magna Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 42.2).
- •Barling Magna Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 66%).
- •Barling Magna Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Friars Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 429 students compared with 167.
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 Barling Magna Primary Academy better than Friars Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Barling Magna Primary Academy ranks higher (56.1 vs 42.2 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 Barling Magna Primary Academy and Friars Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barling Magna Primary Academy: 167. Friars Primary School and Nursery: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barling Magna Primary Academy and Friars Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Barling Magna Primary Academy is 800th of 1,872 and Friars Primary School and Nursery is 1172nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).