Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy vs Shalford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
Shalford Primary School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
73 students
| Measure | Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Braintree, East of England | Shalford Primary School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #607 of 1,872 | #174 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4906 of 15,697 | #1333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 71 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 73 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| 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 | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.finchingfield.academy | www.shalford.compassps.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shalford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 64.7).
- •Shalford Primary School is the larger school with 73 students compared with 71.
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 Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy better than Shalford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shalford Primary School ranks higher (85.7 vs 64.7 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 Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Shalford Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy: 71. Shalford Primary School: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Shalford Primary School rank in East of England?
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is 607th of 1,872 and Shalford Primary School is 174th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).