East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy vs Heathcote School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
109 students
Heathcote School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
98 students
| Measure | East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy Chelmsford, East of England | Heathcote School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #113 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #871 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 109 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.east-hanningfield.academy | www.heathcoteschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 109 students compared with 98.
- •East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy is a academy 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 East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy 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 East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy and Heathcote School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy: 109. Heathcote School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy and Heathcote School rank in East of England?
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy is 113th of 1,872 and Heathcote School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).