Frinton-on-Sea Primary School vs St Philomena's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 625 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School
Frinton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
St Philomena's School
Frinton-on-Sea · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Frinton-on-Sea, East of England | St Philomena's School Frinton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1468 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #12205 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 63.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Frinton-on-Sea | Frinton-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.frintononsea.essex.sch.uk | www.stphilomenas.com |
The verdict
- •Frinton-on-Sea Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 89.
- •Frinton-on-Sea Primary School is a academy school while St Philomena's School is a independent 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 Frinton-on-Sea Primary School better than St Philomena's 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 Frinton-on-Sea Primary School and St Philomena's School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Frinton-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School: 211. St Philomena's School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frinton-on-Sea Primary School and St Philomena's School rank in East of England?
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School is 1468th of 1,872 and St Philomena's School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).