Chelmer Valley High School vs St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 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
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students
| Measure | Chelmer Valley High School Chelmsford, East of England | St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #229 of 460 | #132 of 460 |
| National rank | #1867 of 4,090 | #1093 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,200 | 1,241 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,200 | 1,241 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.1% | 50.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.2% | 76.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | 32.7 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk | www.sjp.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 52.2).
- •St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 1,200.
- •Chelmer Valley High School is a academy school while St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 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 St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?
On the Success Index (England), St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford ranks higher (68.4 vs 52.2 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 St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?
About 2.2 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. St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford: 1,241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelmer Valley High School and St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford rank in East of England?
Chelmer Valley High School is 229th of 460 and St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is 132nd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).