Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students
| Measure | Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy Saffron Walden, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 1,872 | #620 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1382 of 15,697 | #4993 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 177 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 26% |
| 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 | Saffron Walden | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk | www.stmaryssw.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 64.3).
- •Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 65%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 8%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 177.
- •Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (85.3 vs 64.3 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 Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy: 177. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is 182nd of 1,872 and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 620th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).