Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Nayland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bures · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Nayland Primary School
Nr Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bures, East of England | Nayland Primary School Nr Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 1,872 | #98 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11489 of 15,697 | #756 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 17% |
| 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 | Bures | Nr Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bures.suffolk.sch.uk | www.naylandschool.com |
The verdict
- •Nayland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 33.7).
- •Nayland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 50%).
- •Nayland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 3%).
- •Nayland Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 161.
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 Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Nayland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nayland Primary School ranks higher (90.4 vs 33.7 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 Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Nayland Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Bures and Nr Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 161. Nayland Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Nayland Primary School rank in East of England?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1390th of 1,872 and Nayland Primary School is 98th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).