Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #236 of 1,872 | #145 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1830 of 15,697 | #1131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 17% |
| 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 | Colchester | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.layer-de-la-haye.essex.sch.uk/ | www.stfrancisbraintree.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 82.2).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 75%).
- •Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 17%).
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 Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree ranks higher (87.3 vs 82.2 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 Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 203. St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree rank in East of England?
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 236th of 1,872 and St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is 145th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).