Kirby Primary Academy vs Walton on the Naze Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirby Primary Academy
Frinton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Walton on the Naze Primary School
Walton on the Naze · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Kirby Primary Academy Frinton-on-Sea, East of England | Walton on the Naze Primary School Walton on the Naze, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1201 of 1,872 | #1791 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9886 of 15,697 | #14835 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 61.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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 | Frinton-on-Sea | Walton on the Naze |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kirbyacademy.org | www.waltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirby Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 13.8).
- •Kirby Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 38%).
- •Walton on the Naze Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Kirby Primary Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 188.
- •Kirby Primary Academy is a academy school while Walton on the Naze Primary School is a local authority 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 Kirby Primary Academy better than Walton on the Naze Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirby Primary Academy ranks higher (41.2 vs 13.8 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 Kirby Primary Academy and Walton on the Naze Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Frinton-on-Sea and Walton on the Naze in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirby Primary Academy: 207. Walton on the Naze Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirby Primary Academy and Walton on the Naze Primary School rank in East of England?
Kirby Primary Academy is 1201st of 1,872 and Walton on the Naze Primary School is 1791st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).