Barnes Farm Primary School vs Merrylands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 20 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
Merrylands Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
542 students
| Measure | Barnes Farm Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Merrylands Primary School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1200 of 1,872 | #1481 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9879 of 15,697 | #12311 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 539 | 542 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 542 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bf-primary.com | www.merrylandsprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnes Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 29.5).
- •Merrylands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 50%).
- •Barnes Farm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Merrylands Primary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 539.
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 Merrylands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnes Farm Primary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 29.5 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 Barnes Farm Primary School and Merrylands Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnes Farm Primary School: 539. Merrylands Primary School: 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnes Farm Primary School and Merrylands Primary School rank in East of England?
Barnes Farm Primary School is 1200th of 1,872 and Merrylands Primary School is 1481st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).