Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Magna Carta Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Magna Carta Primary Academy
Stansted Mountfitchet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Magna Carta Primary Academy Stansted Mountfitchet, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #247 of 1,872 | #473 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1894 of 15,697 | #3869 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Stansted Mountfitchet |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elsenham.essex.sch.uk | www.magnacartaacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.7 vs 70.3).
- •Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 69%).
- •Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 194.
- •Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Magna Carta Primary Academy is a academy 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 Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Magna Carta Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 70.3 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 Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Magna Carta Primary Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 403. Magna Carta Primary Academy: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Magna Carta Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 247th of 1,872 and Magna Carta Primary Academy is 473rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).