Dr Walker's CofE Primary School vs Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Walker's CofE Primary School
Ongar · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
50 students
Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Harlow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
| Measure | Dr Walker's CofE Primary School Ongar, East of England | Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #959 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #7972 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 50 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Ongar | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | drwalkers.co.uk/ | www.matchinggreenprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 23.2).
- •Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 50.
- •Dr Walker's CofE Primary School is a academy school while Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Dr Walker's CofE Primary School better than Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 23.2 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 Dr Walker's CofE Primary School and Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Ongar and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr Walker's CofE Primary School: 50. Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr Walker's CofE Primary School and Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Dr Walker's CofE Primary School is unranked and Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 959th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).