Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School vs Shenfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
Shenfield High School
Brentwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,528 students
| Measure | Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School Brentwood, East of England | Shenfield High School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1448 of 1,872 | #200 of 460 |
| National rank | #12042 of 15,697 | #1627 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 223 | 1,528 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,528 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | doddinghurst.osborne.coop/ | www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shenfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 30.9).
- •Shenfield High School is the larger school with 1,528 students compared with 223.
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 Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School better than Shenfield High School?
On the Success Index (England), Shenfield High School ranks higher (57.0 vs 30.9 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 Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School and Shenfield High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School: 223. Shenfield High School: 1,528. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School and Shenfield High School rank in East of England?
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School is 1448th of 1,872 and Shenfield High School is 200th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).