Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy vs St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
Halstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
| Measure | Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy Saffron Walden, East of England | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 1,872 | #662 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2144 of 15,697 | #5430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | Saffron Walden | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.debdenprimary.co.uk | www.greatyeldhamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 62.0).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 78%).
- •Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy is the larger school with 140 students compared with 139.
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 Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy better than St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham?
On the Success Index (England), Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy ranks higher (80.0 vs 62.0 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 Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy: 140. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham rank in East of England?
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy is 273rd of 1,872 and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham is 662nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).