Cold Norton Primary School vs Woodville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 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
Woodville Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
412 students
| Measure | Cold Norton Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Woodville Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #310 of 1,872 | #447 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2389 of 15,697 | #3616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 157 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.8% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 14% |
| 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.coldnorton.essex.sch.uk | www.woodvilleprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cold Norton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 71.6).
- •Cold Norton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Cold Norton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 14%).
- •Woodville Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 157.
- •Cold Norton Primary School is a local authority school while Woodville Primary 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 Woodville Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cold Norton Primary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 71.6 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 Woodville Primary School?
About 4.6 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. Woodville Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Norton Primary School and Woodville Primary School rank in East of England?
Cold Norton Primary School is 310th of 1,872 and Woodville Primary School is 447th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).