Felsted School vs Ford End Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felsted School
Felsted · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
932 students
Ford End Church of England Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
47 students
| Measure | Felsted School Felsted, East of England | Ford End Church of England Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #426 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #3544 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 932 | 47 |
| Pupils on roll | 932 | 47 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 56% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | – |
| town | Felsted | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.felsted.org/ | www.fordendschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ford End Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 19.9).
- •Felsted School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 47.
- •Felsted School is a independent 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 School better than Ford End Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ford End Church of England Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 19.9 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 School and Ford End Church of England Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Felsted and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Felsted School: 932. Ford End Church of England Primary School: 47. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Felsted School and Ford End Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Felsted School is 426th of 460 and Ford End Church of England Primary School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).