Elm Green Preparatory School vs St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Green Preparatory School
Essex · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
222 students
| Measure | Elm Green Preparatory School Essex, East of England | St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #453 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #3652 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 164 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 222 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 74.5% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Essex | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmgreen.essex.sch.uk | www.st-johns-danbury.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is the larger school with 222 students compared with 164.
- •Elm Green Preparatory School is a independent school while St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury 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 Elm Green Preparatory School better than St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?
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 Elm Green Preparatory School and St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Essex and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Green Preparatory School: 164. St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Green Preparatory School and St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury rank in East of England?
Elm Green Preparatory School is unranked and St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is 453rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).