Baddow Hall Junior 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 Junior School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
234 students
Meadgate Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Baddow Hall Junior School Chelmsford, East of England | Meadgate Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #342 of 1,872 | #354 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2612 of 15,697 | #2746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 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.baddowhall-jun.essex.sch.uk | www.meadgateprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (77.2 vs 76.4).
- •Meadgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 73%).
- •Baddow Hall Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 19%).
- •Baddow Hall Junior School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 210.
- •Baddow Hall Junior 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 Junior School better than Meadgate Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baddow Hall Junior 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 Junior School: 234. Meadgate Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baddow Hall Junior School and Meadgate Primary School rank in East of England?
Baddow Hall Junior School is 342nd 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).