Writtle Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chelmsford, East of England CM1 3HZ · Essex
#300 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#2328 of 15,697 nationally
About Writtle Infant School
Writtle Infant School is a academy primary located in Chelmsford, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 178 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 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 300th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (79th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 178; capacity filled 98.9%.
There are 73 schools in Chelmsford; Writtle Infant School ranks 20th 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%)10.7%
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 Writtle Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 178
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Writtle Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Writtle Junior School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students · 0 m away
Hylands School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
614 students · 1.2 km away
Westlands Community Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
571 students · 2.1 km away
Widford Lodge School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
179 students · 2.4 km away
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students · 2.6 km away
St Cedd's School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
321 students · 2.8 km away
St Anne's School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 2.9 km away
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students · 3.0 km away
Oaklands Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
168 students · 3.1 km away
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
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St. Augustine's Academy
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177 students
Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School
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St Michael's Church of England Academy
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Totternhoe Church of England Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Writtle Infant School a good school?
Writtle Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #300 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 Writtle Infant School rank in East of England?
Writtle Infant School ranks #300 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #2328 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Writtle Infant School?
Writtle Infant School had 178 students in 2025.
Is Writtle Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Writtle Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Writtle Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Writtle Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.