Ghyllgrove Primary School vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Basildon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
630 students
The Willows Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
| Measure | Ghyllgrove Primary School Basildon, East of England | The Willows Primary School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1688 of 1,872 | #518 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14050 of 15,697 | #4237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 630 | 651 |
| Pupils on roll | 630 | 651 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 124% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | Basildon | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ghyllgroveprimaryschool.co.uk | www.willows.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Willows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 19.6).
- •The Willows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 49%).
- •The Willows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 1%).
- •The Willows Primary School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 630.
- •Ghyllgrove Primary School is a local authority school while The Willows Primary 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 Ghyllgrove Primary School better than The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Willows Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 19.6 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 Ghyllgrove Primary School and The Willows Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ghyllgrove Primary School: 630. The Willows Primary School: 651. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ghyllgrove Primary School and The Willows Primary School rank in East of England?
Ghyllgrove Primary School is 1688th of 1,872 and The Willows Primary School is 518th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).