Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School vs Doddinghurst Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Doddinghurst Infant School
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
177 students
| Measure | Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brentwood, East of England | Doddinghurst Infant School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #363 of 1,872 | #344 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2851 of 15,697 | #2651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 202 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bentleystpauls.co.uk/ | www.doddinghurstinfantschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Doddinghurst Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 75.7).
- •Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 177.
- •Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Doddinghurst Infant 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 Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School better than Doddinghurst Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Doddinghurst Infant School ranks higher (77.0 vs 75.7 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 Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Doddinghurst Infant School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School: 202. Doddinghurst Infant School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Doddinghurst Infant School rank in East of England?
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 363rd of 1,872 and Doddinghurst Infant School is 344th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).