Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School vs Milwards Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
226 students
Milwards Primary School and Nursery
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Ely, East of England | Milwards Primary School and Nursery Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1148 of 1,872 | #666 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9474 of 15,697 | #5454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 40.7% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Ely | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | ely.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.milwards.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Milwards Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 43.1).
- •Milwards Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 61%).
- •Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
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 Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School better than Milwards Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Milwards Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (61.9 vs 43.1 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 Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School and Milwards Primary School and Nursery?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Ely and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School: 226. Milwards Primary School and Nursery: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School and Milwards Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School is 1148th of 1,872 and Milwards Primary School and Nursery is 666th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).