Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy vs Thaxted Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 7.6 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
Thaxted Primary School
Dunmow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
228 students
| Measure | Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Braintree, East of England | Thaxted Primary School Dunmow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #607 of 1,872 | #688 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4906 of 15,697 | #5640 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 71 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Dunmow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.finchingfield.academy | www.thaxted.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.7 vs 61.1).
- •Thaxted Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 71.
- •Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is a academy school while Thaxted Primary School is a local authority 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 Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy better than Thaxted Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (64.7 vs 61.1 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 Thaxted Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Dunmow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy: 71. Thaxted Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Thaxted Primary School rank in East of England?
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is 607th of 1,872 and Thaxted Primary School is 688th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).