Holly Trees Primary School vs Ursuline Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Trees Primary School
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Ursuline Preparatory School
Brentwood · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
161 students
| Measure | Holly Trees Primary School Brentwood, East of England | Ursuline Preparatory School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1069 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #8858 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 417 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | hollytreesprimaryschool.co.uk | www.ursulineprepwarley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holly Trees Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 161.
- •Holly Trees Primary School is a local authority school while Ursuline Preparatory School is a independent 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 Holly Trees Primary School better than Ursuline Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holly Trees Primary School and Ursuline Preparatory School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Trees Primary School: 417. Ursuline Preparatory School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Trees Primary School and Ursuline Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Holly Trees Primary School is 1069th of 1,872 and Ursuline Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).