Orsett Church of England Primary School vs Woodside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orsett Church of England Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
Woodside Academy
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
662 students
| Measure | Orsett Church of England Primary School Grays, East of England | Woodside Academy Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #478 of 1,872 | #463 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3922 of 15,697 | #3776 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 662 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 662 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Grays | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.orsettprimary.co.uk | www.woodsideacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (70.0 vs 70.8).
- •Woodside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
- •Woodside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Woodside Academy is the larger school with 662 students compared with 202.
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 Orsett Church of England Primary School better than Woodside Academy?
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 Orsett Church of England Primary School and Woodside Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orsett Church of England Primary School: 202. Woodside Academy: 662. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orsett Church of England Primary School and Woodside Academy rank in East of England?
Orsett Church of England Primary School is 478th of 1,872 and Woodside Academy is 463rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).