Chelmsford academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 37 schools in Chelmsford, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 1100King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordChelmsford · Academy Secondary83.3 Attainment 8 · 1,153 students
- 299Chelmsford County High School for GirlsChelmsford · Academy Secondary80.7 Attainment 8 · 1,275 students
- 398Perryfields Infant SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary– · 180 students
- 497St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West HanningfieldChelmsford · Academy Primary– · 100 students
- 594Perryfields Junior SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 301 students
- 690Oaklands Infant SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary– · 168 students
- 789East Hanningfield Church of England Primary AcademyChelmsford · Academy Primary– · 109 students
- 887Moulsham High SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary58.3 Attainment 8 · 1,662 students
- 986The Beaulieu Park SchoolChelmsford · Academy All-through57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,763 students
- 1085Roxwell Church of England Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
- 1183The Tyrrells SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 1279Writtle Infant SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary– · 178 students
- 1378Maltese Road Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 1476Meadgate Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 1573Great Baddow High SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary50.0 Attainment 8 · 1,516 students
- 1672Woodville Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 1772Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 1871St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 1970Purleigh Community Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 2069The Boswells SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary48.4 Attainment 8 · 1,423 students
- 2168Moulsham Infant SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary– · 268 students
- 2265Rettendon Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary– · 98 students
- 2362Writtle Junior SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary– · 238 students
- 2458The Sandon SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,218 students
- 2556Maylandsea Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 2652Chelmer Valley High SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary45.3 Attainment 8 · 1,200 students
- 2752Moulsham Junior SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 686 students
- 2851William de Ferrers SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 1,237 students
- 2950Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 3049Lawford Mead Primary & NurseryChelmsford · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 3148Mildmay Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 611 students
- 3241Barnes Farm Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 539 students
- 3339Kings Road Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 403 students
- 3438Parkwood AcademyChelmsford · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 3526Hylands SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary37.8 Attainment 8 · 614 students
- 3623Larkrise Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
- 3711Christchurch Church of England Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.5 Top 5% | 83.3 Attainment 8 | 1,153 |
| 2 | Chelmsford County High School for Girls Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.8 Top 5% | 80.7 Attainment 8 | 1,275 |
| 3 | Perryfields Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 97.9 Top 5% | – | 180 |
| 4 | St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West Hanningfield Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.9 Top 5% | – | 100 |
| 5 | Perryfields Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 93.7 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 301 |
| 6 | Oaklands Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 90.0 Top 10% | – | 168 |
| 7 | East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 89.4 Top 10% | – | 109 |
| 8 | Moulsham High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.6 Top 10% | 58.3 Attainment 8 | 1,662 |
| 9 | The Beaulieu Park School Chelmsford · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 85.9 Top 10% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,763 |
| 10 | Roxwell Church of England Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.2 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
| 11 | The Tyrrells School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.6 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 12 | Writtle Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 78.9 Top 25% | – | 178 |
| 13 | Maltese Road Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.5 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 14 | Meadgate Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.4 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 15 | Great Baddow High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.4 Top 25% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 1,516 |
| 16 | Woodville Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 71.6 Top 25% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 17 | Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 71.5 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 18 | St Pius X Catholic Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 71.2 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 19 | Purleigh Community Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 69.7 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 20 | The Boswells School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.8 Top 50% | 48.4 Attainment 8 | 1,423 |
| 21 | Moulsham Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | – | 268 |
| 22 | Rettendon Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 64.7 Top 50% | – | 98 |
| 23 | Writtle Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | – | 238 |
| 24 | The Sandon School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 57.7 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,218 |
| 25 | Maylandsea Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 26 | Chelmer Valley High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.2 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 27 | Moulsham Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 51.5 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 686 |
| 28 | William de Ferrers School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.3 Top 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 29 | Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.8 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 30 | Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.9 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 31 | Mildmay Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 611 |
| 32 | Barnes Farm Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 41.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 539 |
| 33 | Kings Road Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 403 |
| 34 | Parkwood Academy Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.9 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 35 | Hylands School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37.8 Attainment 8 | 614 |
| 36 | Larkrise Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 22.9 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 37 | Christchurch Church of England Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 11.3 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 109 |
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford in Chelmsford leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Chelmsford with a Success Index (England) of 99.5. Of the 37 schools shown, 37 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East of England academies & free schools league table, every school on the Chelmsford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Chelmsford?
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford in Chelmsford, East of England ranks first among academies & free schools in Chelmsford with a Success Index (England) of 99.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,153).
How are academies & free schools in Chelmsford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.