Felsted Primary School vs Rayne Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felsted Primary School
Dunmow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Rayne Primary and Nursery School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Felsted Primary School Dunmow, East of England | Rayne Primary and Nursery School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #440 of 1,872 | #1301 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3565 of 15,697 | #10697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Dunmow | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.felsted-pri.essex.sch.uk | www.rayneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Felsted Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 37.6).
- •Felsted Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 48%).
- •Felsted Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Rayne Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 197.
- •Felsted Primary School is a local authority school while Rayne Primary and Nursery 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 Felsted Primary School better than Rayne Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Felsted Primary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 37.6 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 Felsted Primary School and Rayne Primary and Nursery School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Dunmow and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Felsted Primary School: 197. Rayne Primary and Nursery School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Felsted Primary School and Rayne Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Felsted Primary School is 440th of 1,872 and Rayne Primary and Nursery School is 1301st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).