Great Berry Primary School vs The Linden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Berry Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
426 students
The Linden Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
427 students
| Measure | Great Berry Primary School Basildon, East of England | The Linden Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #842 of 1,872 | #1105 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6975 of 15,697 | #9203 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 426 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatberry.co.uk/ | www.thelindenacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Berry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 44.4).
- •The Linden Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 56%).
- •Great Berry Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •The Linden Academy is the larger school with 427 students compared with 426.
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 Berry Primary School better than The Linden Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Berry Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 44.4 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 Berry Primary School and The Linden Academy?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Berry Primary School: 426. The Linden Academy: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Berry Primary School and The Linden Academy rank in East of England?
Great Berry Primary School is 842nd of 1,872 and The Linden Academy is 1105th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).