Barnes Farm Primary School vs The Boswells School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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
The Boswells School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,423 students
| Measure | Barnes Farm Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | The Boswells School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1200 of 1,872 | #126 of 460 |
| National rank | #9879 of 15,697 | #1070 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 539 | 1,423 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 1,423 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bf-primary.com | www.boswells-school.com |
The verdict
- •The Boswells School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 41.2).
- •The Boswells School is the larger school with 1,423 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 The Boswells School?
On the Success Index (England), The Boswells School ranks higher (68.8 vs 41.2 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 The Boswells School?
About 1.7 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. The Boswells School: 1,423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnes Farm Primary School and The Boswells School rank in East of England?
Barnes Farm Primary School is 1200th of 1,872 and The Boswells School is 126th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).