Heybridge Primary School vs Plume School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heybridge Primary School
Maldon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
Plume School
Maldon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,789 students
| Measure | Heybridge Primary School Maldon, East of England | Plume School Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #927 of 1,872 | #284 of 460 |
| National rank | #7714 of 15,697 | #2323 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 428 | 1,789 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 1,789 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Maldon | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.heybridge-TKAT.org | www.plume.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heybridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 42.8).
- •Plume School is the larger school with 1,789 students compared with 428.
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 Heybridge Primary School better than Plume School?
On the Success Index (England), Heybridge Primary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 42.8 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 Heybridge Primary School and Plume School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Maldon and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heybridge Primary School: 428. Plume School: 1,789. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heybridge Primary School and Plume School rank in East of England?
Heybridge Primary School is 927th of 1,872 and Plume School is 284th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).