Freshwaters Primary Academy vs Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
| Measure | Freshwaters Primary Academy Harlow, East of England | Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1299 of 1,872 | #989 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10689 of 15,697 | #8247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Harlow | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.freshwatersacademy.org/ | www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 37.6).
- •Freshwaters Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 61%).
- •Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
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 Freshwaters Primary Academy better than Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery ranks higher (48.9 vs 37.6 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 Freshwaters Primary Academy and Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freshwaters Primary Academy: 413. Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freshwaters Primary Academy and Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery rank in East of England?
Freshwaters Primary Academy is 1299th of 1,872 and Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is 989th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).