Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery vs Mersea Island School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 8.1 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
Mersea Island School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
394 students
| Measure | Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England | Mersea Island School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #852 of 1,872 | #1033 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7039 of 15,697 | #8574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 653 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 653 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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.merseaschool.org |
The verdict
- •Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 47.4).
- •Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •Mersea Island School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 653 students compared with 394.
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 Mersea Island School?
On the Success Index (England), Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (54.3 vs 47.4 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 Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery and Mersea Island School?
About 8.1 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. Mersea Island School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery and Mersea Island School rank in East of England?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is 852nd of 1,872 and Mersea Island School is 1033rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).