Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy vs Welbourne Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 69 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
Welbourne Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy Saffron Walden, East of England | Welbourne Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 1,872 | #1634 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1382 of 15,697 | #13683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 177 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Saffron Walden | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk | www.wel.education |
The verdict
- •Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 22.0).
- •Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 45%).
- •Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 Welbourne Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (85.3 vs 22.0 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 Welbourne Primary Academy?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy: 177. Welbourne Primary Academy: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy and Welbourne Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is 182nd of 1,872 and Welbourne Primary Academy is 1634th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).