Barnes Farm Primary School vs Chelmsford Hospital School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes Farm Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
539 students
Chelmsford Hospital School
Chelmsford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1 students
| Measure | Barnes Farm Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Chelmsford Hospital School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1200 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #9879 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 539 | 1 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 1 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 8.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.bf-primary.com | www.priorygroup.com |
The verdict
- •Barnes Farm Primary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 1.
- •Barnes Farm Primary School is a academy school while Chelmsford Hospital School is a independent 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 Barnes Farm Primary School better than Chelmsford Hospital 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 Barnes Farm Primary School and Chelmsford Hospital School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnes Farm Primary School: 539. Chelmsford Hospital School: 1. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnes Farm Primary School and Chelmsford Hospital School rank in East of England?
Barnes Farm Primary School is 1200th of 1,872 and Chelmsford Hospital School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).