Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery vs The James Hornsby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
The James Hornsby School
Basildon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,040 students
| Measure | Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery Basildon, East of England | The James Hornsby School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1425 of 1,872 | #417 of 460 |
| National rank | #11831 of 15,697 | #3501 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 217 | 1,040 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 1,040 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 115.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basildon | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | laindonparkprimary.co.uk | www.jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.0 vs 20.5).
- •The James Hornsby School is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 217.
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 Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery better than The James Hornsby School?
On the Success Index (England), Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (32.0 vs 20.5 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 Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery and The James Hornsby School?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery: 217. The James Hornsby School: 1,040. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery and The James Hornsby School rank in East of England?
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery is 1425th of 1,872 and The James Hornsby School is 417th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).