King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford vs Westlands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,153 students
Westlands Community Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
571 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England | Westlands Community Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 460 | #389 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3 of 4,090 | #3067 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,153 | 571 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,153 | 571 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 83.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 8.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 49.1 | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kegs.org.uk | www.westlands.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.5 vs 74.6).
- •King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 571.
- •King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 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 King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford better than Westlands Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford ranks higher (99.5 vs 74.6 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 King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford and Westlands Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: 1,153. Westlands Community Primary School: 571. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford and Westlands Community Primary School rank in East of England?
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is 1st 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).