Branfil Primary School vs Upminster Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branfil Primary School
Upminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
533 students
Upminster Junior School
UPMINSTER · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
364 students
| Measure | Branfil Primary School Upminster, London | Upminster Junior School UPMINSTER, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1103 of 1,720 | #27 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7283 of 15,697 | #209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 533 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 26% |
| 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 | Upminster | UPMINSTER |
| region | London | London |
| Website | branfil.havering.sch.uk/ | www.ujs.havering.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Upminster Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.4 vs 53.2).
- •Upminster Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 63%).
- •Upminster Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 6%).
- •Branfil Primary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 364.
- •Branfil Primary School is a local authority school while Upminster Junior School is a academy 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 Branfil Primary School better than Upminster Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Upminster Junior School ranks higher (96.4 vs 53.2 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 Branfil Primary School and Upminster Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Upminster and UPMINSTER in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branfil Primary School: 533. Upminster Junior School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branfil Primary School and Upminster Junior School rank in London?
Branfil Primary School is 1103rd of 1,720 and Upminster Junior School is 27th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).