Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Mersea Island School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 7.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
96 students
Mersea Island School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
394 students
| Measure | Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Colchester, East of England | Mersea Island School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1036 of 1,872 | #1033 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8619 of 15,697 | #8574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 96 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fingringhoeprimaryschool.co.uk | www.merseaschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.2 vs 47.4).
- •Mersea Island School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 54%).
- •Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 12%).
- •Mersea Island School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 96.
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 Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Mersea Island School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Mersea Island School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 96. Mersea Island School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Mersea Island School rank in East of England?
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1036th of 1,872 and Mersea Island School is 1033rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).