Brightside Primary School vs Mayflower High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.8 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
Mayflower High School
Billericay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,616 students
| Measure | Brightside Primary School Billericay, East of England | Mayflower High School Billericay, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 1,872 | #153 of 460 |
| National rank | #1744 of 15,697 | #1194 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 621 | 1,616 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 1,616 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.4 |
| town | Billericay | Billericay |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brightsideprimary.com | www.mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brightside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 66.0).
- •Mayflower High School is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 621.
- •Brightside Primary School is a local authority school while Mayflower High 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 Mayflower High School?
On the Success Index (England), Brightside Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 66.0 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 Mayflower High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Billericay and Billericay in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brightside Primary School: 621. Mayflower High School: 1,616. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightside Primary School and Mayflower High School rank in East of England?
Brightside Primary School is 227th of 1,872 and Mayflower High School is 153rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).