Hylands School vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hylands School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
614 students
St Anne's School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
| Measure | Hylands School Chelmsford, East of England | St Anne's School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #378 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #3140 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 614 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 614 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.4 | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hylands-tkat.org/ | stannesprep.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hylands School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 107.
- •Hylands School is a academy school while St Anne's School is a independent 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 Hylands School better than St Anne's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hylands School and St Anne's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hylands School: 614. St Anne's School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hylands School and St Anne's School rank in East of England?
Hylands School is 378th of 460 and St Anne's School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).