Blackmore Primary School vs Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackmore Primary School
Ingatestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
| Measure | Blackmore Primary School Ingatestone, East of England | Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #813 of 1,872 | #1448 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6733 of 15,697 | #12042 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 166 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 3% |
| 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 | Ingatestone | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.blackmore.essex.sch.uk | doddinghurst.osborne.coop/ |
The verdict
- •Blackmore Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 30.9).
- •Blackmore Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •Blackmore Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 3%).
- •Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 166.
- •Blackmore Primary School is a local authority school while Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School is a academy 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 Blackmore Primary School better than Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackmore Primary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 30.9 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 Blackmore Primary School and Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ingatestone and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackmore Primary School: 166. Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackmore Primary School and Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School rank in East of England?
Blackmore Primary School is 813th of 1,872 and Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School is 1448th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).