Broomfield Primary School vs Perryfields Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km 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
Perryfields Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
180 students
| Measure | Broomfield Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Perryfields Infant School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1193 of 1,872 | #14 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9826 of 15,697 | #110 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 417 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.broomfield.essex.sch.uk | www.perryfieldsinfantschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Perryfields Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 41.4).
- •Broomfield Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 180.
- •Broomfield Primary School is a local authority school while Perryfields Infant 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 Perryfields Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Perryfields Infant School ranks higher (97.9 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 Perryfields Infant School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broomfield Primary School: 417. Perryfields Infant School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broomfield Primary School and Perryfields Infant School rank in East of England?
Broomfield Primary School is 1193rd of 1,872 and Perryfields Infant School is 14th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).