Feering Church of England Primary School vs Messing Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 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
Messing Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Feering Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England | Messing Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 1,872 | #1211 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4736 of 15,697 | #9949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 147 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 18% |
| 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 | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.feering.essex.sch.uk | www.messingprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Feering Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 40.9).
- •Feering Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 36%).
- •Messing Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 6%).
- •Feering Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 89.
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 Messing Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Feering Church of England Primary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 40.9 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 Messing Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Feering Church of England Primary School: 147. Messing Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Feering Church of England Primary School and Messing Primary School rank in East of England?
Feering Church of England Primary School is 587th of 1,872 and Messing Primary School is 1211th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).