Greensted Primary School & Nursery vs Gusford Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
520 students
Gusford Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
518 students
| Measure | Greensted Primary School & Nursery Basildon, East of England | Gusford Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #590 of 1,872 | #1386 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4758 of 15,697 | #11467 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 520 | 518 |
| Pupils on roll | 520 | 518 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 123.8% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greensted.essex.sch.uk | www.gusfordprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Greensted Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 33.8).
- •Greensted Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 55%).
- •Greensted Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Greensted Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 520 students compared with 518.
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 Greensted Primary School & Nursery better than Gusford Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greensted Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (65.5 vs 33.8 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 Greensted Primary School & Nursery and Gusford Community Primary School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greensted Primary School & Nursery: 520. Gusford Community Primary School: 518. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greensted Primary School & Nursery and Gusford Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Greensted Primary School & Nursery is 590th of 1,872 and Gusford Community Primary School is 1386th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).