Red Oak Primary School vs The Tyrrells School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 117 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red Oak Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
The Tyrrells School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Red Oak Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | The Tyrrells School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #462 of 1,872 | #232 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3768 of 15,697 | #1782 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 80% |
| 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 | Lowestoft | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.redoakprimaryschool.co.uk | www.tyrrellsprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Tyrrells School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 70.8).
- •Red Oak Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 80%).
- •The Tyrrells School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
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 Red Oak Primary School better than The Tyrrells School?
On the Success Index (England), The Tyrrells School ranks higher (82.6 vs 70.8 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 Red Oak Primary School and The Tyrrells School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Red Oak Primary School: 420. The Tyrrells School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Red Oak Primary School and The Tyrrells School rank in East of England?
Red Oak Primary School is 462nd of 1,872 and The Tyrrells School is 232nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).