R J Mitchell Primary School vs The Brittons Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R J Mitchell Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
The Brittons Academy
Rainham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
| Measure | R J Mitchell Primary School Hornchurch, London | The Brittons Academy Rainham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 1,720 | #513 of 640 |
| National rank | #12375 of 15,697 | #3103 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 268 | 730 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 730 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 63.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hornchurch | Rainham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.rjmitchellprimaryschool.com/ | www.brittons.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •R J Mitchell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.2 vs 27.2).
- •The Brittons Academy is the larger school with 730 students compared with 268.
- •R J Mitchell Primary School is a local authority school while The Brittons Academy 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 R J Mitchell Primary School better than The Brittons Academy?
On the Success Index (England), R J Mitchell Primary School ranks higher (29.2 vs 27.2 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 R J Mitchell Primary School and The Brittons Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Rainham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
R J Mitchell Primary School: 268. The Brittons Academy: 730. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do R J Mitchell Primary School and The Brittons Academy rank in London?
R J Mitchell Primary School is 1558th of 1,720 and The Brittons Academy is 513th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).