Chipping Hill Primary School vs Howbridge Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 694 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chipping Hill Primary School
Witham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
421 students
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Witham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
356 students
| Measure | Chipping Hill Primary School Witham, East of England | Howbridge Church of England Junior School Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #657 of 1,872 | #1589 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5372 of 15,697 | #13292 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 421 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 356 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Witham | Witham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chippinghill.essex.sch.uk/ | www.howbridgejunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chipping Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 24.4).
- •Chipping Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 51%).
- •Chipping Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Chipping Hill Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 356.
- •Chipping Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Howbridge Church of England Junior School is a academy 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 Chipping Hill Primary School better than Howbridge Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Chipping Hill Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 24.4 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 Chipping Hill Primary School and Howbridge Church of England Junior School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Witham and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chipping Hill Primary School: 421. Howbridge Church of England Junior School: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chipping Hill Primary School and Howbridge Church of England Junior School rank in East of England?
Chipping Hill Primary School is 657th of 1,872 and Howbridge Church of England Junior School is 1589th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).