Highwood Primary School vs Writtle Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 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
Writtle Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
178 students
| Measure | Highwood Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Writtle Infant School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1829 of 1,872 | #300 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15111 of 15,697 | #2328 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 66 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | www.writtleinfantschool.com |
The verdict
- •Writtle Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 11.4).
- •Writtle Infant School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 66.
- •Highwood Primary School is a local authority school while Writtle Infant 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Highwood Primary School better than Writtle Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Writtle Infant School ranks higher (78.9 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 Writtle Infant School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Primary School: 66. Writtle Infant School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Primary School and Writtle Infant School rank in East of England?
Highwood Primary School is 1829th of 1,872 and Writtle Infant School is 300th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).