Cann Hall Primary School vs Engaines Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cann Hall Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
415 students
Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Clacton-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
| Measure | Cann Hall Primary School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | Engaines Primary School and Nursery Clacton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #693 of 1,872 | #966 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5681 of 15,697 | #8032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 415 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 121.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Clacton-on-Sea | Clacton-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cannhall.compassps.uk/ | www.engainesprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cann Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 49.8).
- •Cann Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 69%).
- •Cann Hall Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 324.
- •Cann Hall Primary School is a academy school while Engaines Primary School and Nursery 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 Cann Hall Primary School better than Engaines Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Cann Hall Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 49.8 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 Cann Hall Primary School and Engaines Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Clacton-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cann Hall Primary School: 415. Engaines Primary School and Nursery: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cann Hall Primary School and Engaines Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Cann Hall Primary School is 693rd of 1,872 and Engaines Primary School and Nursery is 966th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).