Epping Primary School vs Ivy Chimneys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Epping Primary School
Epping · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Epping · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students
| Measure | Epping Primary School Epping, East of England | Ivy Chimneys Primary School Epping, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #761 of 1,872 | #391 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6325 of 15,697 | #3107 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Epping | Epping |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eppingprimary.essex.sch.uk | www.ivychimneys.net |
The verdict
- •Ivy Chimneys Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 57.7).
- •Ivy Chimneys Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 66%).
- •Epping Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 338.
- •Epping Primary School is a local authority school while Ivy Chimneys Primary School 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 Epping Primary School better than Ivy Chimneys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ivy Chimneys Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 57.7 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 Epping Primary School and Ivy Chimneys Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Epping Primary School: 418. Ivy Chimneys Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Epping Primary School and Ivy Chimneys Primary School rank in East of England?
Epping Primary School is 761st of 1,872 and Ivy Chimneys Primary School is 391st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).