Baddow Hall Junior School vs The Sandon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 609 m 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
The Sandon School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,218 students
| Measure | Baddow Hall Junior School Chelmsford, East of England | The Sandon School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #342 of 1,872 | #195 of 460 |
| National rank | #2612 of 15,697 | #1599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 234 | 1,218 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 1,218 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.5 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.baddowhall-jun.essex.sch.uk | www.sandon.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Baddow Hall Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 57.7).
- •The Sandon School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 234.
- •Baddow Hall Junior School is a local authority school while The Sandon 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 The Sandon School?
On the Success Index (England), Baddow Hall Junior School ranks higher (77.2 vs 57.7 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 Junior School and The Sandon School?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baddow Hall Junior School: 234. The Sandon School: 1,218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baddow Hall Junior School and The Sandon School rank in East of England?
Baddow Hall Junior School is 342nd of 1,872 and The Sandon School is 195th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).