Merrylands Primary School vs Millhouse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrylands Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
542 students
Millhouse Primary School
Basildon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
611 students
| Measure | Merrylands Primary School Basildon, East of England | Millhouse Primary School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1481 of 1,872 | #1343 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12311 of 15,697 | #11068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 542 | 611 |
| Pupils on roll | 542 | 611 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Basildon | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.merrylandsprimaryschool.co.uk | www.millhouse.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Millhouse Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 29.5).
- •Millhouse Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 53%).
- •Millhouse Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Millhouse Primary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 542.
- •Merrylands Primary School is a academy school while Millhouse 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 Merrylands Primary School better than Millhouse Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Millhouse Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 29.5 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 Merrylands Primary School and Millhouse Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merrylands Primary School: 542. Millhouse Primary School: 611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merrylands Primary School and Millhouse Primary School rank in East of England?
Merrylands Primary School is 1481st of 1,872 and Millhouse Primary School is 1343rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).