Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery vs Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Harwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Harwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
354 students
| Measure | Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Harwich, East of England | Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery Harwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1694 of 1,872 | #1868 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14113 of 15,697 | #15553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 222 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Harwich | Harwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harwich-pri.essex.sch.uk/ | www.springmeadow.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.2 vs 6.0).
- •Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 354 students compared with 222.
- •Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery 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 Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery better than Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (19.2 vs 6.0 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 Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery and Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Harwich and Harwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery: 222. Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery and Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is 1694th of 1,872 and Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery is 1868th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).