de Vere Primary School vs Hedingham School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
de Vere Primary School
Halstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Hedingham School and Sixth Form
Halstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,177 students
| Measure | de Vere Primary School Halstead, East of England | Hedingham School and Sixth Form Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #730 of 1,872 | #317 of 460 |
| National rank | #6066 of 15,697 | #2598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 203 | 1,177 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,177 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.4 |
| town | Halstead | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.devere.essex.sch.uk | www.hedingham.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •de Vere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 37.1).
- •Hedingham School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 203.
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 de Vere Primary School better than Hedingham School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), de Vere Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 37.1 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 de Vere Primary School and Hedingham School and Sixth Form?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Halstead and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
de Vere Primary School: 203. Hedingham School and Sixth Form: 1,177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do de Vere Primary School and Hedingham School and Sixth Form rank in East of England?
de Vere Primary School is 730th of 1,872 and Hedingham School and Sixth Form is 317th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).