Beauchamps High School vs Rettendon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beauchamps High School
Wickford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,486 students
Rettendon Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | Beauchamps High School Wickford, East of England | Rettendon Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 460 | #612 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1163 of 4,090 | #4911 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,486 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,486 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.3 | – |
| town | Wickford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beauchamps.essex.sch.uk/ | www.rettendon.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beauchamps High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 64.7).
- •Beauchamps High School is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 98.
- •Beauchamps High School is a local authority school while Rettendon 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 Beauchamps High School better than Rettendon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beauchamps High School ranks higher (66.7 vs 64.7 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 Beauchamps High School and Rettendon Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wickford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beauchamps High School: 1,486. Rettendon Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beauchamps High School and Rettendon Primary School rank in East of England?
Beauchamps High School is 146th of 460 and Rettendon Primary School is 612th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).