Cold Norton Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chelmsford, East of England CM3 6JE · Essex
#310 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#2389 of 15,697 nationally
About Cold Norton Primary School
Cold Norton Primary School is a local authority primary located in Chelmsford, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 157 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 310th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (94th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 157; capacity filled 106.8%.
There are 73 schools in Chelmsford; Cold Norton Primary School ranks 21st of 68 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)22%
- 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%)7.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cold Norton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 157
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 106.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 22%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Cold Norton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Purleigh Community Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 2.2 km away
Christchurch Church of England Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
109 students · 3.8 km away
William de Ferrers School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,237 students · 4.5 km away
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
132 students · 4.5 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
180 students · 4.6 km away
Woodville Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
412 students · 4.6 km away
Collingwood Primary School
CHELMSFORD · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students · 4.7 km away
Elmwood Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students · 4.9 km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
58 students · 5.0 km away
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery
Maldon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
137 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Woodland View Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
157 students
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
156 students
Broomgrove Infant School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
158 students
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
South Wootton Infant School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
156 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cold Norton Primary School a good school?
Cold Norton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 78.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #310 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cold Norton Primary School rank in East of England?
Cold Norton Primary School ranks #310 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #2389 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cold Norton Primary School?
Cold Norton Primary School had 157 students in 2025.
Is Cold Norton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cold Norton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Cold Norton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cold Norton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.