Which is the best primary school in Brentwood?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald ranks first of 17 ranked primary schools in Brentwood, with 98% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Brentwood ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Brentwood?

17 primary schools in Brentwood published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Brentwood, ranked

The 17 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
Voluntary aided school

28%

higher standard

98%

expected standard
2
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

38%

higher standard

93%

expected standard
3
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

19%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
4
St Helen's Catholic Junior School
Academy converter

27%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
5
Long Ridings Primary School
Community school

23%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
6
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
7
Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
8
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
9
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Voluntary aided school

18%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
10
Warley Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
11
Larchwood Primary School
Academy sponsor led

15%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
12
Hogarth Primary School
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
13
Holly Trees Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
14
Willowbrook Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
15
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
16
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
17
West Horndon Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Brentwood?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald ranks first of 17 ranked primary schools in Brentwood, with 98% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Brentwood ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Brentwood?: 17 primary schools in Brentwood published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.