The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chelmsford, East of England CM1 1PA · Essex
#550 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#4524 of 15,697 nationally
About The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 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 314 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 550th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (89th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (35th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 314; capacity filled 99.7%.
There are 73 schools in Chelmsford; The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford ranks 37th 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%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)4%
- 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%)7.3%
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 The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 314
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Trinity Road Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students · 638 m away
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,153 students · 893 m away
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,275 students · 961 m away
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students · 1.0 km away
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 1.0 km away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Chelmsford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1 students · 1.2 km away
St Anne's School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 1.2 km away
St Cedd's School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
321 students · 1.2 km away
Oaklands Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
168 students · 1.4 km away
Kings Road Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
William Austin Infant School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
313 students
Bowmansgreen Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
Southcott Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
312 students
All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Maldon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
Swavesey Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
Oakwood Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford a good school?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford has a Success Index (England) of 66.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #550 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 The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford rank in East of England?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford ranks #550 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #4524 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford had 314 students in 2025.
Is The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford a primary school or a secondary school?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.