Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Open Box Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Epping · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Open Box Education Centre
Essex · Independent secondary · Ages 14–17
16 students
| Measure | Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Epping, East of England | Open Box Education Centre Essex, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #332 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #2537 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 14–17 |
| Students | 208 | 16 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 16 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 15.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Epping | Essex |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.coopersaletheydongarnon.essex.sch.uk | www.openboxeducation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 12.9).
- •Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 16.
- •Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Open Box Education Centre is a independent 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 Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Open Box Education Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 12.9 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 Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Open Box Education Centre?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Epping and Essex in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 208. Open Box Education Centre: 16. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Open Box Education Centre rank in East of England?
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 332nd of 1,872 and Open Box Education Centre is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).