Perryfields Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chelmsford, East of England CM1 7PP · Essex
#14 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#110 of 15,697 nationally
About Perryfields Infant School
Perryfields Infant School is a academy primary located in Chelmsford, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–7. In 2025 it enrolled 180 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 97.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 14th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 180; capacity filled 100%.
There are 73 schools in Chelmsford; Perryfields Infant School ranks 3rd 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%)–
- 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%)3.3%
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 Perryfields Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 180
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Perryfields Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Perryfields Junior School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
301 students · 75 m away
The Boswells School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,423 students · 232 m away
The Tyrrells School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students · 450 m away
Springfield Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students · 695 m away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Chelmsford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1 students · 773 m away
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
437 students · 875 m away
The Beaulieu Park School
Chelmsford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,763 students · 1.4 km away
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,275 students · 1.5 km away
Trinity Road Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students · 1.6 km away
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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180 students
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180 students
Cherry Tree Academy
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180 students
Wickhambrook Primary Academy
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180 students
Upwell Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
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Glade Academy
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Perryfields Infant School a good school?
Perryfields Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 97.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #14 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 Perryfields Infant School rank in East of England?
Perryfields Infant School ranks #14 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #110 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Perryfields Infant School?
Perryfields Infant School had 180 students in 2025.
Is Perryfields Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Perryfields Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Perryfields Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Perryfields Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.