Canewdon Church of England Primary School vs The King Edmund School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canewdon Church of England Primary School
Rochford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
The King Edmund School
Rochford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,318 students
| Measure | Canewdon Church of England Primary School Rochford, East of England | The King Edmund School Rochford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1020 of 1,872 | #439 of 460 |
| National rank | #8486 of 15,697 | #3679 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 90 | 1,318 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 1,318 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.0 |
| town | Rochford | Rochford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.canewdonprimary.com | www.kes.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Canewdon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 18.0).
- •The King Edmund School is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 90.
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 Canewdon Church of England Primary School better than The King Edmund School?
On the Success Index (England), Canewdon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 18.0 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 Canewdon Church of England Primary School and The King Edmund School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Rochford and Rochford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canewdon Church of England Primary School: 90. The King Edmund School: 1,318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canewdon Church of England Primary School and The King Edmund School rank in East of England?
Canewdon Church of England Primary School is 1020th of 1,872 and The King Edmund School is 439th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).