The Basildon Lower Academy vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Basildon Lower Academy
Basildon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–14
892 students
The Willows Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
| Measure | The Basildon Lower Academy Basildon, East of England | The Willows Primary School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 460 | #518 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3996 of 4,090 | #4237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–14 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 892 | 651 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 651 |
| Free school meals | 52.6% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 66.1% | 124% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Basildon | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.basildonacademies.org.uk/ | www.willows.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Willows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 8.2).
- •The Basildon Lower Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 651.
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 The Basildon Lower Academy better than The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Willows Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 8.2 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 The Basildon Lower Academy and The Willows Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Basildon Lower Academy: 892. The Willows Primary School: 651. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Basildon Lower Academy and The Willows Primary School rank in East of England?
The Basildon Lower Academy is 455th of 460 and The Willows Primary School is 518th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).