Deneholm Primary School vs Orsett Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deneholm Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
374 students
Orsett Church of England Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Deneholm Primary School Grays, East of England | Orsett Church of England Primary School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #781 of 1,872 | #478 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6550 of 15,697 | #3922 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 374 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| 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 | Grays | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | deneholm.org.uk/ | www.orsettprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Orsett Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 56.6).
- •Orsett Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •Deneholm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Deneholm Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 202.
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 Deneholm Primary School better than Orsett Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orsett Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 56.6 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 Deneholm Primary School and Orsett Church of England Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deneholm Primary School: 374. Orsett Church of England Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deneholm Primary School and Orsett Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Deneholm Primary School is 781st of 1,872 and Orsett Church of England Primary School is 478th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).