Christchurch Church of England Primary School vs Cold Norton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch Church of England Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
Cold Norton Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
| Measure | Christchurch Church of England Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Cold Norton Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1830 of 1,872 | #310 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15119 of 15,697 | #2389 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 62.3% | 106.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 22% |
| 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.christchurchcofeprimary.co.uk | www.coldnorton.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cold Norton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 11.3).
- •Cold Norton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 33%).
- •Cold Norton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 0%).
- •Cold Norton Primary School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 109.
- •Christchurch Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Cold Norton 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 Christchurch Church of England Primary School better than Cold Norton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cold Norton Primary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 11.3 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 Christchurch Church of England Primary School and Cold Norton Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christchurch Church of England Primary School: 109. Cold Norton Primary School: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christchurch Church of England Primary School and Cold Norton Primary School rank in East of England?
Christchurch Church of England Primary School is 1830th of 1,872 and Cold Norton Primary School is 310th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).