Highwood Primary School vs Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highwood Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ingatestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
70 students
| Measure | Highwood Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ingatestone, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1829 of 1,872 | #262 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15111 of 15,697 | #2029 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 66 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 30% |
| 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 | Ingatestone |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highwood.essex.sch.uk | www.margaretting.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.8 vs 11.4).
- •Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 25%).
- •Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 0%).
- •Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 70 students compared with 66.
- •Highwood Primary School is a local authority school while Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Highwood Primary School better than Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 11.4 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 Highwood Primary School and Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Ingatestone in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Primary School: 66. Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Primary School and Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Highwood Primary School is 1829th of 1,872 and Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 262nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).