Eversley Primary School vs St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eversley Primary School
Basildon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
| Measure | Eversley Primary School Basildon, East of England | St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1175 of 1,872 | #1531 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9710 of 15,697 | #12712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 401 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Basildon | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eversley.essex.sch.uk/ | www.st-margaretsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eversley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.0 vs 27.5).
- •Eversley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 32%).
- •Eversley Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 182.
- •Eversley Primary School is a local authority school while St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford 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 Eversley Primary School better than St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford?
On the Success Index (England), Eversley Primary School ranks higher (42.0 vs 27.5 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 Eversley Primary School and St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eversley Primary School: 401. St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eversley Primary School and St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford rank in East of England?
Eversley Primary School is 1175th of 1,872 and St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford is 1531st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).