Great Baddow High School vs Larkrise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 368 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Baddow High School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,516 students
Larkrise Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
| Measure | Great Baddow High School Chelmsford, East of England | Larkrise Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 460 | #1615 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #859 of 4,090 | #13554 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,516 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,516 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gbhs.co.uk/ | www.larkrise.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Baddow High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 22.9).
- •Great Baddow High School is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 174.
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 Great Baddow High School better than Larkrise Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Baddow High School ranks higher (73.4 vs 22.9 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 Great Baddow High School and Larkrise Primary School?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Baddow High School: 1,516. Larkrise Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Baddow High School and Larkrise Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Baddow High School is 107th of 460 and Larkrise Primary School is 1615th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).