Hylands School vs Westlands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 952 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hylands School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
614 students
Westlands Community Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
571 students
| Measure | Hylands School Chelmsford, East of England | Westlands Community Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #378 of 460 | #389 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3140 of 4,090 | #3067 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 614 | 571 |
| Pupils on roll | 614 | 571 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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/ | www.westlands.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westlands Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 26.2).
- •Hylands School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 571.
- •Hylands School is a academy school while Westlands Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Westlands Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westlands Community Primary School ranks higher (74.6 vs 26.2 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 Hylands School and Westlands Community Primary School?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hylands School: 614. Westlands Community Primary School: 571. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hylands School and Westlands Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Hylands School is 378th of 460 and Westlands Community Primary School is 389th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).