Benyon Primary School vs Shaw Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benyon Primary School
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
431 students
Shaw Primary Academy
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
| Measure | Benyon Primary School South Ockendon, East of England | Shaw Primary Academy South Ockendon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #292 of 1,872 | #437 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2276 of 15,697 | #3516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 431 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| 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 | South Ockendon | South Ockendon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.benyonprimaryschool.org.uk | www.shawprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Benyon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 72.1).
- •Shaw Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 80%).
- •Benyon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •Benyon Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 391.
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 Benyon Primary School better than Shaw Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Benyon Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 72.1 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 Benyon Primary School and Shaw Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between South Ockendon and South Ockendon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benyon Primary School: 431. Shaw Primary Academy: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benyon Primary School and Shaw Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Benyon Primary School is 292nd of 1,872 and Shaw Primary Academy is 437th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).