Feering Church of England Primary School vs Mellis Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Feering Church of England Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Mellis Church of England Primary School
Eye · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
147 students
| Measure | Feering Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England | Mellis Church of England Primary School Eye, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 1,872 | #529 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4736 of 15,697 | #4370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 147 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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 | Colchester | Eye |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.feering.essex.sch.uk | www.mellis.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mellis Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 65.6).
- •Feering Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 65%).
- •Mellis Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
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 Feering Church of England Primary School better than Mellis Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mellis Church of England Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 65.6 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 Feering Church of England Primary School and Mellis Church of England Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Eye in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Feering Church of England Primary School: 147. Mellis Church of England Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Feering Church of England Primary School and Mellis Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Feering Church of England Primary School is 587th of 1,872 and Mellis Church of England Primary School is 529th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).