Mersea Island School vs Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 8.5 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
Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy
Maldon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
110 students
| Measure | Mersea Island School Colchester, East of England | Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1033 of 1,872 | #884 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8574 of 15,697 | #7278 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 394 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 52.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 65% |
| 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 | darcyschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 47.4).
- •Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% 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 110.
- •Mersea Island School is a local authority school while Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy 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 Mersea Island School better than Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy ranks higher (53.3 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 Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersea Island School: 394. Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersea Island School and Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Mersea Island School is 1033rd of 1,872 and Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy is 884th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).