Brooklands Primary School vs Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklands Primary School
Nr Manningtree · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
| Measure | Brooklands Primary School Nr Manningtree, East of England | Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #350 of 1,872 | #942 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2702 of 15,697 | #7860 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 268 | 273 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 273 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 5% |
| 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 | Nr Manningtree | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brooklands.omat.org.uk | www.capel-st-mary.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brooklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 50.5).
- •Brooklands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •Brooklands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 5%).
- •Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 268.
- •Brooklands Primary School is a academy school while Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Brooklands Primary School better than Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brooklands Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 50.5 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 Brooklands Primary School and Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Nr Manningtree and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooklands Primary School: 268. Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 273. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooklands Primary School and Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Brooklands Primary School is 350th of 1,872 and Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 942nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).