Great Bentley Primary School vs Tendring Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bentley Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
258 students
Tendring Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Great Bentley Primary School Colchester, East of England | Tendring Primary School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #880 of 1,872 | #1094 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7238 of 15,697 | #9118 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 258 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 258 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Colchester | Clacton-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatbentley.essex.sch.uk | www.tendring-pri.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Bentley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 44.8).
- •Tendring Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 61%).
- •Great Bentley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Great Bentley Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 208.
- •Great Bentley Primary School is a academy school while Tendring 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 Great Bentley Primary School better than Tendring Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Bentley Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 44.8 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 Great Bentley Primary School and Tendring Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bentley Primary School: 258. Tendring Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bentley Primary School and Tendring Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Bentley Primary School is 880th of 1,872 and Tendring Primary School is 1094th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).