Manningtree schools collage

2026 Best Primary Schools in Manningtree Area

Manningtree primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 11% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the national average of 8%. Highfields Primary School, Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, and Wix and Wrabness Primary School are the area's highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.8/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). With 4 schools serving this historic market town on the Essex-Suffolk border, families benefit from close-knit community schools that combine strong foundations with excellent top performer results. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.

Key Performance Metrics for Manningtree
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Manningtree
76%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Manningtree
11%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Manningtree
90%vsEngland
82%
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Manningtree
7.8/10vsEngland
7.3/10

Top schools in Manningtree

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  1. Highfields Primary School

    Lawford

  2. Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Lawford

  3. Wix and Wrabness Primary School

    Wix

  4. Bradfield Primary School

    Bradfield