Brightside Primary School vs Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 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
Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School
Ingatestone · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
189 students
| Measure | Brightside Primary School Billericay, East of England | Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School Ingatestone, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #227 of 1,872 | #321 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1744 of 15,697 | #2480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 621 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 15% |
| 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 | Ingatestone |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brightsideprimary.com | www.ingatestonefryerning.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brightside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 77.9).
- •Brightside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 71%).
- •Brightside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 15%).
- •Brightside Primary School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 189.
- •Brightside Primary School is a local authority school while Ingatestone and Fryerning 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 Brightside Primary School better than Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Brightside Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.9 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 Brightside Primary School and Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Billericay and Ingatestone in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brightside Primary School: 621. Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightside Primary School and Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School rank in East of England?
Brightside Primary School is 227th of 1,872 and Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School is 321st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).