Anglo European School vs Highwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anglo European School
Ingatestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,533 students
Highwood Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
| Measure | Anglo European School Ingatestone, East of England | Highwood Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 460 | #1829 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #471 of 4,090 | #15111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,533 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,533 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 114.6% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | – |
| town | Ingatestone | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | aesessex.co.uk/ | www.highwood.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Anglo European School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 11.4).
- •Anglo European School is the larger school with 1,533 students compared with 66.
- •Anglo European School is a academy school while Highwood Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anglo European School better than Highwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Anglo European School ranks higher (84.0 vs 11.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anglo European School and Highwood Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ingatestone and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anglo European School: 1,533. Highwood Primary School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anglo European School and Highwood Primary School rank in East of England?
Anglo European School is 69th of 460 and Highwood Primary School is 1829th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).