Henley Primary School vs Messing Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henley Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
Messing Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Henley Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Messing Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #936 of 1,872 | #1211 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7821 of 15,697 | #9949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 89 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Ipswich | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.henleyprimaryschool.net | www.messingprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Henley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 40.9).
- •Henley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 36%).
- •Messing Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
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 Henley Primary School better than Messing Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Henley Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 40.9 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 Henley Primary School and Messing Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henley Primary School: 89. Messing Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henley Primary School and Messing Primary School rank in East of England?
Henley Primary School is 936th of 1,872 and Messing Primary School is 1211th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).