Highfields Primary School vs Manningtree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 219 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Primary School
Manningtree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
Manningtree High School
Manningtree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
908 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary School Manningtree, East of England | Manningtree High School Manningtree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #382 of 1,872 | #111 of 460 |
| National rank | #3007 of 15,697 | #876 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 320 | 908 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 908 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manningtree | Manningtree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highfields-essex.co.uk/ | www.manningtreehigh.com |
The verdict
- •Highfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 73.0).
- •Manningtree High School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 320.
- •Highfields Primary School is a local authority school while Manningtree High School 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 Highfields Primary School better than Manningtree High School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfields Primary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 73.0 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 Highfields Primary School and Manningtree High School?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Manningtree and Manningtree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary School: 320. Manningtree High School: 908. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary School and Manningtree High School rank in East of England?
Highfields Primary School is 382nd of 1,872 and Manningtree High School is 111th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).