Broomfield Primary School vs St Pius X Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
215 students
| Measure | Broomfield Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | St Pius X Catholic Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1193 of 1,872 | #457 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9826 of 15,697 | #3697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 417 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 18% |
| 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.stpiusxchelmsford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 41.4).
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 49%).
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 11%).
- •Broomfield Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 215.
- •Broomfield Primary School is a local authority school while St Pius X Catholic 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 Broomfield Primary School better than St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Pius X Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.2 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broomfield Primary School: 417. St Pius X Catholic Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broomfield Primary School and St Pius X Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Broomfield Primary School is 1193rd of 1,872 and St Pius X Catholic Primary School is 457th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).