Kings Road Primary School vs Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Road Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
| Measure | Kings Road Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1265 of 1,872 | #968 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10370 of 15,697 | #8041 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 403 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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.kingsroad-pri.essex.sch.uk | www.newlandsspring.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 38.9).
- •Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 403.
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 Kings Road Primary School better than Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (49.8 vs 38.9 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 Kings Road Primary School and Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Road Primary School: 403. Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Road Primary School and Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Kings Road Primary School is 1265th of 1,872 and Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is 968th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).