Brooklands Primary School vs Highfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 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
Highfields Primary School
Manningtree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
| Measure | Brooklands Primary School Nr Manningtree, East of England | Highfields Primary School Manningtree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #350 of 1,872 | #382 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2702 of 15,697 | #3007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 268 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 9% |
| 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 | Manningtree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brooklands.omat.org.uk | www.highfields-essex.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brooklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 74.9).
- •Highfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •Brooklands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
- •Highfields Primary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 268.
- •Brooklands Primary School is a academy school while Highfields 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 Highfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brooklands Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 74.9 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 Brooklands Primary School and Highfields Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Nr Manningtree and Manningtree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooklands Primary School: 268. Highfields Primary School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooklands Primary School and Highfields Primary School rank in East of England?
Brooklands Primary School is 350th of 1,872 and Highfields Primary School is 382nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).