Highfields Primary School vs Stourview Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km 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
Stourview Church of England Primary Academy
Mistley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
39 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary School Manningtree, East of England | Stourview Church of England Primary Academy Mistley, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #382 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #3007 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 320 | 39 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 39 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 37.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Manningtree | Mistley |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highfields-essex.co.uk/ | www.stourview.academy |
The verdict
- •Highfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 10.8).
- •Highfields Primary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 39.
- •Highfields Primary School is a local authority school while Stourview Church of England Primary Academy 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 Stourview Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Highfields Primary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 10.8 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 Highfields Primary School and Stourview Church of England Primary Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Manningtree and Mistley in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary School: 320. Stourview Church of England Primary Academy: 39. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary School and Stourview Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Highfields Primary School is 382nd of 1,872 and Stourview Church of England Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).