Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery vs St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Southend-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
611 students
| Measure | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea, East of England | St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1435 of 1,872 | #1566 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11892 of 15,697 | #13076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 611 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 611 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.portersgrange.co.uk | www.st-marysprittlewell.com |
The verdict
- •Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 25.6).
- •St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 52%).
- •Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 431.
- •Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery better than St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (31.7 vs 25.6 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 Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery: 431. St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School: 611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery is 1435th of 1,872 and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is 1566th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).