Beehive Lane Community Primary School vs Larkrise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 750 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
Larkrise Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
| Measure | Beehive Lane Community Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Larkrise Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 1,872 | #1615 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1433 of 15,697 | #13554 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 7% |
| 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.beehivelane.essex.sch.uk/ | www.larkrise.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Beehive Lane Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 22.9).
- •Beehive Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 41%).
- •Beehive Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 7%).
- •Beehive Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 174.
- •Beehive Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while Larkrise 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 Beehive Lane Community Primary School better than Larkrise Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beehive Lane Community Primary School ranks higher (84.9 vs 22.9 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 Beehive Lane Community Primary School and Larkrise Primary School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beehive Lane Community Primary School: 210. Larkrise Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beehive Lane Community Primary School and Larkrise Primary School rank in East of England?
Beehive Lane Community Primary School is 187th of 1,872 and Larkrise Primary School is 1615th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).