Elmwood Primary School vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Riverside Primary School
Hullbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Elmwood Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Riverside Primary School Hullbridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1078 of 1,872 | #1060 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8947 of 15,697 | #8741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Hullbridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmwood.school | www.riversideprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 45.6).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 55%).
- •Elmwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 414.
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 Elmwood Primary School better than Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 45.6 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 Elmwood Primary School and Riverside Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Hullbridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmwood Primary School: 414. Riverside Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmwood Primary School and Riverside Primary School rank in East of England?
Elmwood Primary School is 1078th of 1,872 and Riverside Primary School is 1060th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).