Grove Wood Primary School vs Staples Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Wood Primary School
Rayleigh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
630 students
Staples Road Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
626 students
| Measure | Grove Wood Primary School Rayleigh, East of England | Staples Road Primary School Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #532 of 1,872 | #425 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4385 of 15,697 | #3336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 630 | 626 |
| Pupils on roll | 630 | 626 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Rayleigh | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.grovewoodprimary.co.uk/ | www.staplesroad.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Staples Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 67.4).
- •Staples Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 65%).
- •Grove Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Grove Wood Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 626.
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 Grove Wood Primary School better than Staples Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Staples Road Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 67.4 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 Grove Wood Primary School and Staples Road Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Rayleigh and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Wood Primary School: 630. Staples Road Primary School: 626. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Wood Primary School and Staples Road Primary School rank in East of England?
Grove Wood Primary School is 532nd of 1,872 and Staples Road Primary School is 425th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).