Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery vs Great Bentley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
653 students
Great Bentley Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
258 students
| Measure | Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England | Great Bentley Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #852 of 1,872 | #880 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7039 of 15,697 | #7238 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 653 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 653 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brightlingsea.essex.sch.uk | www.greatbentley.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (54.3 vs 53.4).
- •Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 61%).
- •Great Bentley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 653 students compared with 258.
- •Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Great Bentley 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 Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery better than Great Bentley Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery and Great Bentley Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery: 653. Great Bentley Primary School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery and Great Bentley Primary School rank in East of England?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is 852nd of 1,872 and Great Bentley Primary School is 880th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).