Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery vs St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Chigwell · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
182 students
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
| Measure | Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Chigwell, East of England | St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1118 of 1,872 | #1531 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9260 of 15,697 | #12712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 182 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Chigwell | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | limesfarm.efspt.org/ | www.st-margaretsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 27.5).
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 Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery better than St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford?
On the Success Index (England), Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (44.1 vs 27.5 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 Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery and St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Chigwell and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery: 182. St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery and St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford rank in East of England?
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery is 1118th of 1,872 and St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford is 1531st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).