Ford End Church of England Primary School vs Great Leighs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford End Church of England Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
47 students
Great Leighs Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
197 students
| Measure | Ford End Church of England Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Great Leighs Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1248 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #10209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 47 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 47 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 56% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fordendschool.com/ | www.greatleighs.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ford End Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 39.7).
- •Ford End Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 52%).
- •Ford End Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Great Leighs Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 47.
- •Ford End Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Great Leighs Primary School 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 Ford End Church of England Primary School better than Great Leighs Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ford End Church of England Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 39.7 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 Ford End Church of England Primary School and Great Leighs Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ford End Church of England Primary School: 47. Great Leighs Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ford End Church of England Primary School and Great Leighs Primary School rank in East of England?
Ford End Church of England Primary School is unranked and Great Leighs Primary School is 1248th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).