Brentwood School vs Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood School
Brentwood · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,853 students
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
| Measure | Brentwood School Brentwood, East of England | Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #258 of 460 | #4 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2106 of 4,090 | #38 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,853 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,853 | 420 |
| Free school meals | – | 1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 78.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.9 | – |
| town | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brentwoodschool.co.uk | www.shenfieldstmarys.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.2 vs 47.1).
- •Brentwood School is the larger school with 1,853 students compared with 420.
- •Brentwood School is a independent school while Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary 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 Brentwood School better than Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (99.2 vs 47.1 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 Brentwood School and Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentwood School: 1,853. Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentwood School and Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Brentwood School is 258th of 460 and Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is 4th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).