Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School vs St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.2 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
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
454 students
| Measure | Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brentwood, East of England | St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #363 of 1,872 | #10 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2851 of 15,697 | #69 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 202 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 3.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 129% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 98% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 28% |
| 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.stpeterssouthweald.org |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.5 vs 75.7).
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (98% vs 73%).
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 10%).
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald is the larger school with 454 students compared with 202.
- •Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald 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 St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald ranks higher (98.5 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 St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald?
About 3.2 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. St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald rank in East of England?
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 363rd of 1,872 and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald is 10th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).