Kings Road Primary School vs Westlands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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
Westlands Community Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
571 students
| Measure | Kings Road Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Westlands Community Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1265 of 1,872 | #389 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10370 of 15,697 | #3067 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 403 | 571 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 571 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 17% |
| 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.westlands.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westlands Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 38.9).
- •Westlands Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •Westlands Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
- •Westlands Community Primary School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 403.
- •Kings Road Primary 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 Kings Road Primary School better than Westlands Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westlands Community Primary School ranks higher (74.6 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 Westlands Community Primary School?
About 1.3 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. Westlands Community Primary School: 571. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Road Primary School and Westlands Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Kings Road Primary School is 1265th of 1,872 and Westlands Community Primary School is 389th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).