Baddow Hall Infant School vs Meadgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baddow Hall Infant School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
166 students
Meadgate Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Baddow Hall Infant School Chelmsford, East of England | Meadgate Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #233 of 1,872 | #354 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1794 of 15,697 | #2746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 166 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.baddowhallinfant.co.uk | www.meadgateprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Baddow Hall Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 76.4).
- •Meadgate Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 166.
- •Baddow Hall Infant School is a local authority school while Meadgate Primary School is a academy 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 Baddow Hall Infant School better than Meadgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Baddow Hall Infant School ranks higher (82.4 vs 76.4 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 Baddow Hall Infant School and Meadgate Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baddow Hall Infant School: 166. Meadgate Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baddow Hall Infant School and Meadgate Primary School rank in East of England?
Baddow Hall Infant School is 233rd of 1,872 and Meadgate Primary School is 354th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).