St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham vs St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
Halstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
Halstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham Halstead, East of England | St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #662 of 1,872 | #1305 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5430 of 15,697 | #10719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 139 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Halstead | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatyeldhamschool.co.uk | www.st-margaretscofe.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 37.5).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 57%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham is the larger school with 139 students compared with 63.
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham is a academy school while St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham better than St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham ranks higher (62.0 vs 37.5 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Halstead and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham: 139. St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield rank in East of England?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham is 662nd of 1,872 and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield is 1305th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).