Felsted Primary School vs Ford End Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felsted Primary School
Dunmow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Ford End Church of England Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
47 students
| Measure | Felsted Primary School Dunmow, East of England | Ford End Church of England Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #440 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #3565 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 47 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 47 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 56% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 9% |
| 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 | Dunmow | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.felsted-pri.essex.sch.uk | www.fordendschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Felsted Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 52.3).
- •Felsted Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Felsted Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 9%).
- •Felsted Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 47.
- •Felsted Primary School is a local authority school while Ford End Church of England 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 Felsted Primary School better than Ford End Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Felsted Primary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 52.3 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 Felsted Primary School and Ford End Church of England Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Dunmow and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Felsted Primary School: 197. Ford End Church of England Primary School: 47. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Felsted Primary School and Ford End Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Felsted Primary School is 440th of 1,872 and Ford End Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).