Highwood Primary School vs Roxwell Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 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
Roxwell Church of England Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
| Measure | Highwood Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Roxwell Church of England Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1829 of 1,872 | #185 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15111 of 15,697 | #1408 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 66 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 24% |
| 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 | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highwood.essex.sch.uk | roxwellschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Roxwell Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 11.4).
- •Roxwell Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 25%).
- •Roxwell Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 0%).
- •Roxwell Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 82 students compared with 66.
- •Highwood Primary School is a local authority school while Roxwell Church of England 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 Roxwell Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Roxwell Church of England Primary School ranks higher (85.2 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 Roxwell Church of England Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Primary School: 66. Roxwell Church of England Primary School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Primary School and Roxwell Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Highwood Primary School is 1829th of 1,872 and Roxwell Church of England Primary School is 185th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).