Danbury Park Community Primary School vs Heathcote School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danbury Park Community Primary School
Danbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
250 students
Heathcote School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
98 students
| Measure | Danbury Park Community Primary School Danbury, East of England | Heathcote School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #278 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #2165 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 250 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Danbury | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.danburypark.essex.sch.uk | www.heathcoteschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Danbury Park Community Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 98.
- •Danbury Park Community Primary School is a local authority school while Heathcote 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Danbury Park Community Primary School better than Heathcote School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Danbury Park Community Primary School and Heathcote School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Danbury Park Community Primary School: 250. Heathcote School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Danbury Park Community Primary School and Heathcote School rank in East of England?
Danbury Park Community Primary School is 278th of 1,872 and Heathcote School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).