Great Leighs Primary School vs Notley Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Leighs Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
197 students
Notley Green Primary School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Great Leighs Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Notley Green Primary School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1248 of 1,872 | #758 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10209 of 15,697 | #6304 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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 | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatleighs.essex.sch.uk | www.notleygreen.compassps.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Notley Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 39.7).
- •Notley Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 52%).
- •Notley Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Notley Green Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 197.
- •Great Leighs Primary School is a local authority school while Notley Green Primary School is a academy 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 Leighs Primary School better than Notley Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Notley Green Primary School ranks higher (57.8 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 Great Leighs Primary School and Notley Green Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Leighs Primary School: 197. Notley Green Primary School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Leighs Primary School and Notley Green Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Leighs Primary School is 1248th of 1,872 and Notley Green Primary School is 758th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).