Nazeing Primary School vs The Shade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nazeing Primary School
Waltham Abbey · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
250 students
The Shade Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | Nazeing Primary School Waltham Abbey, East of England | The Shade Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #753 of 1,872 | #991 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6287 of 15,697 | #8276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 250 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 53% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Waltham Abbey | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.nazeing.essex.sch.uk/ | www.theshadeprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nazeing Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 48.8).
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 Nazeing Primary School better than The Shade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nazeing Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 48.8 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 Nazeing Primary School and The Shade Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Waltham Abbey and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nazeing Primary School: 250. The Shade Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nazeing Primary School and The Shade Primary School rank in East of England?
Nazeing Primary School is 753rd of 1,872 and The Shade Primary School is 991st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).