Brightside Primary School vs Buttsbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightside Primary School
Billericay · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
621 students
Buttsbury Primary School
Billericay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
863 students
| Measure | Brightside Primary School Billericay, East of England | Buttsbury Primary School Billericay, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #227 of 1,872 | #88 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1744 of 15,697 | #670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 621 | 863 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 863 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 25% |
| 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 | Billericay | Billericay |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brightsideprimary.com | www.buttsburyprimary.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Buttsbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.1 vs 82.8).
- •Buttsbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 76%).
- •Buttsbury Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 17%).
- •Buttsbury Primary School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 621.
- •Brightside Primary School is a local authority school while Buttsbury 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 Brightside Primary School better than Buttsbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buttsbury Primary School ranks higher (91.1 vs 82.8 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 Brightside Primary School and Buttsbury Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Billericay and Billericay in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brightside Primary School: 621. Buttsbury Primary School: 863. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightside Primary School and Buttsbury Primary School rank in East of England?
Brightside Primary School is 227th of 1,872 and Buttsbury Primary School is 88th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).