Great Leighs Primary School vs Notley High School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.2 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 High School and Sixth Form
Braintree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,210 students
| Measure | Great Leighs Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Notley High School and Sixth Form Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1248 of 1,872 | #237 of 460 |
| National rank | #10209 of 15,697 | #1969 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 197 | 1,210 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 1,210 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Chelmsford | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatleighs.essex.sch.uk | www.notleyhigh.com |
The verdict
- •Notley High School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 39.7).
- •Notley High School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 197.
- •Great Leighs Primary School is a local authority school while Notley High School and Sixth Form 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 High School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Notley High School and Sixth Form ranks higher (49.9 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 High School and Sixth Form?
About 5.2 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 High School and Sixth Form: 1,210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Leighs Primary School and Notley High School and Sixth Form rank in East of England?
Great Leighs Primary School is 1248th of 1,872 and Notley High School and Sixth Form is 237th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).