Maldon Court Preparatory School vs Plume School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 371 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maldon Court Preparatory School
Maldon · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
142 students
Plume School
Maldon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,789 students
| Measure | Maldon Court Preparatory School Maldon, East of England | Plume School Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #284 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #2323 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 142 | 1,789 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 1,789 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Maldon | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.maldoncourtschool.org | www.plume.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Plume School is the larger school with 1,789 students compared with 142.
- •Maldon Court Preparatory School is a independent school while Plume School is a academy 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 Maldon Court Preparatory School better than Plume 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 Maldon Court Preparatory School and Plume School?
About 371 m in a straight line, between Maldon and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maldon Court Preparatory School: 142. Plume School: 1,789. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maldon Court Preparatory School and Plume School rank in East of England?
Maldon Court Preparatory School is unranked and Plume School is 284th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).