Mersea Island School vs Tollesbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.0 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
Tollesbury School
Maldon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Mersea Island School Colchester, East of England | Tollesbury School Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1033 of 1,872 | #628 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8574 of 15,697 | #5106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 394 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 6% |
| 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 | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.merseaschool.org | www.tollesbury.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tollesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 47.4).
- •Tollesbury School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
- •Mersea Island School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Mersea Island School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 169.
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 Tollesbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Tollesbury School ranks higher (63.7 vs 47.4 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 Mersea Island School and Tollesbury School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersea Island School: 394. Tollesbury School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersea Island School and Tollesbury School rank in East of England?
Mersea Island School is 1033rd of 1,872 and Tollesbury School is 628th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).