Beckers Green Primary School vs Cressing Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckers Green Primary School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
317 students
Cressing Primary School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Beckers Green Primary School Braintree, East of England | Cressing Primary School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1072 of 1,872 | #506 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8895 of 15,697 | #4151 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 317 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beckersgreen.essex.sch.uk | www.cressingprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cressing Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 45.9).
- •Cressing Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 60%).
- •Beckers Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Beckers Green Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 205.
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 Beckers Green Primary School better than Cressing Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cressing Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 45.9 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 Beckers Green Primary School and Cressing Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckers Green Primary School: 317. Cressing Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckers Green Primary School and Cressing Primary School rank in East of England?
Beckers Green Primary School is 1072nd of 1,872 and Cressing Primary School is 506th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).