Chelmsford County High School for Girls vs St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 994 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,275 students
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students
| Measure | Chelmsford County High School for Girls Chelmsford, East of England | St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 460 | #132 of 460 |
| National rank | #16 of 4,090 | #1093 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,275 | 1,241 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,275 | 1,241 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 80.7 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99.4% | 50.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 76.2% |
| EBacc average points | 7.94 | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | 47.2 | 32.7 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cchs.co.uk/ | www.sjp.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chelmsford County High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 68.4).
- •Chelmsford County High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 1,241.
- •Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a academy school while St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Chelmsford County High School for Girls is girls and St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is co-educational.
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 Chelmsford County High School for Girls better than St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?
On the Success Index (England), Chelmsford County High School for Girls ranks higher (98.8 vs 68.4 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 Chelmsford County High School for Girls and St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls: 1,275. St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford: 1,241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelmsford County High School for Girls and St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford rank in East of England?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is 4th 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).