East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy vs St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
109 students
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
222 students
| Measure | East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy Chelmsford, East of England | St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #113 of 1,872 | #453 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #871 of 15,697 | #3652 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.east-hanningfield.academy | www.st-johns-danbury.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 71.4).
- •St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is the larger school with 222 students compared with 109.
- •East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury 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 East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy better than St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?
On the Success Index (England), East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (89.4 vs 71.4 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 East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy and St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy: 109. St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy and St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury rank in East of England?
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy is 113th of 1,872 and St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is 453rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).