Broomfield Primary School vs Chelmer Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 899 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broomfield Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Chelmer Valley High School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
| Measure | Broomfield Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Chelmer Valley High School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1193 of 1,872 | #229 of 460 |
| National rank | #9826 of 15,697 | #1867 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 417 | 1,200 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 1,200 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.broomfield.essex.sch.uk | www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chelmer Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 41.4).
- •Chelmer Valley High School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 417.
- •Broomfield Primary School is a local authority school while Chelmer Valley High 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 Broomfield Primary School better than Chelmer Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Chelmer Valley High School ranks higher (52.2 vs 41.4 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 Broomfield Primary School and Chelmer Valley High School?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broomfield Primary School: 417. Chelmer Valley High School: 1,200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broomfield Primary School and Chelmer Valley High School rank in East of England?
Broomfield Primary School is 1193rd of 1,872 and Chelmer Valley High School is 229th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).