Cold Norton Primary School vs William de Ferrers School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Norton Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
William de Ferrers School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,237 students
| Measure | Cold Norton Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | William de Ferrers School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 1,872 | #234 of 460 |
| National rank | #2389 of 15,697 | #1914 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 157 | 1,237 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 1,237 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.8% | 59.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.coldnorton.essex.sch.uk | www.wdf.school |
The verdict
- •Cold Norton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 51.3).
- •William de Ferrers School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 157.
- •Cold Norton Primary School is a local authority school while William de Ferrers School is a academy 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 Cold Norton Primary School better than William de Ferrers School?
On the Success Index (England), Cold Norton Primary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 51.3 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 Cold Norton Primary School and William de Ferrers School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cold Norton Primary School: 157. William de Ferrers School: 1,237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Norton Primary School and William de Ferrers School rank in East of England?
Cold Norton Primary School is 310th of 1,872 and William de Ferrers School is 234th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).