Boreham Primary School vs Elm Green Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boreham Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Elm Green Preparatory School
Essex · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | Boreham Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Elm Green Preparatory School Essex, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #655 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #5339 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| 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 | Essex |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.boreham.essex.sch.uk | www.elmgreen.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Boreham Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 164.
- •Boreham Primary School is a local authority school while Elm Green Preparatory 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 Boreham Primary School better than Elm Green Preparatory 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 Boreham Primary School and Elm Green Preparatory School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Essex in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boreham Primary School: 212. Elm Green Preparatory School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boreham Primary School and Elm Green Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Boreham Primary School is 655th of 1,872 and Elm Green Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).