Chigwell Primary Academy vs Chigwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 299 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chigwell Primary Academy
Chigwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Chigwell School
Chigwell · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,135 students
| Measure | Chigwell Primary Academy Chigwell, East of England | Chigwell School Chigwell, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #381 of 1,872 | #418 of 460 |
| National rank | #3003 of 15,697 | #3506 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 200 | 1,135 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 1,135 |
| Free school meals | 15% | – |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 21.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.6 |
| town | Chigwell | Chigwell |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chigwellprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.chigwell-school.org/ |
The verdict
- •Chigwell Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 20.4).
- •Chigwell School is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 200.
- •Chigwell Primary Academy is a academy school while Chigwell School is a independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chigwell Primary Academy better than Chigwell School?
On the Success Index (England), Chigwell Primary Academy ranks higher (74.9 vs 20.4 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 Chigwell Primary Academy and Chigwell School?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Chigwell and Chigwell in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chigwell Primary Academy: 200. Chigwell School: 1,135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chigwell Primary Academy and Chigwell School rank in East of England?
Chigwell Primary Academy is 381st of 1,872 and Chigwell School is 418th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).