Church Langley Community Primary School vs Potter Street Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Langley Community Primary School
Harlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
406 students
Potter Street Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Church Langley Community Primary School Harlow, East of England | Potter Street Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 1,872 | #659 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5517 of 15,697 | #5404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 406 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.churchlangley.essex.sch.uk | www.potterstreetacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.6 vs 62.1).
- •Church Langley Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 71%).
- •Potter Street Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Church Langley Community Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 202.
- •Church Langley Community Primary School is a local authority school while Potter Street Academy 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 Church Langley Community Primary School better than Potter Street Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Church Langley Community Primary School and Potter Street Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Langley Community Primary School: 406. Potter Street Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Langley Community Primary School and Potter Street Academy rank in East of England?
Church Langley Community Primary School is 673rd of 1,872 and Potter Street Academy is 659th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).