Great Leighs Primary School vs White Court School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.8 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
White Court School
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
550 students
| Measure | Great Leighs Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | White Court School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1248 of 1,872 | #981 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10209 of 15,697 | #8152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 197 | 550 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 550 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Chelmsford | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatleighs.essex.sch.uk | www.whitecourtschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •White Court School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 39.7).
- •White Court School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 52%).
- •White Court School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 197.
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 White Court School?
On the Success Index (England), White Court School ranks higher (49.4 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 White Court School?
About 3.8 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. White Court School: 550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Leighs Primary School and White Court School rank in East of England?
Great Leighs Primary School is 1248th of 1,872 and White Court School is 981st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).