Chelmer Valley High School vs Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelmer Valley High School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Chelmer Valley High School Chelmsford, East of England | Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #229 of 460 | #1071 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1867 of 4,090 | #8877 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,200 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,200 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 115.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk | greatwaltham.school |
The verdict
- •Chelmer Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 46.0).
- •Chelmer Valley High School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 191.
- •Chelmer Valley High School is a academy school while Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Chelmer Valley High School better than Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chelmer Valley High School ranks higher (52.2 vs 46.0 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 Chelmer Valley High School and Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chelmer Valley High School: 1,200. Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelmer Valley High School and Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Chelmer Valley High School is 229th of 460 and Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1071st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).