Mersea Island School vs Queen Edith Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mersea Island School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
394 students
Queen Edith Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
394 students
| Measure | Mersea Island School Colchester, East of England | Queen Edith Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1033 of 1,872 | #1035 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8574 of 15,697 | #8601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 394 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.merseaschool.org | www.queenedithschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.4 vs 47.3).
- •Queen Edith Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 56%).
- •Mersea Island School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
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 Mersea Island School better than Queen Edith Primary 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 Mersea Island School and Queen Edith Primary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersea Island School: 394. Queen Edith Primary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersea Island School and Queen Edith Primary School rank in East of England?
Mersea Island School is 1033rd of 1,872 and Queen Edith Primary School is 1035th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).