Larkrise Primary School vs Meadgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larkrise Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
Meadgate Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Larkrise Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Meadgate Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1615 of 1,872 | #354 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13554 of 15,697 | #2746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 174 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 19% |
| 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.larkrise.essex.sch.uk | www.meadgateprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Meadgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 22.9).
- •Meadgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 41%).
- •Meadgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 7%).
- •Meadgate Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 174.
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 Larkrise Primary School better than Meadgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meadgate Primary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 22.9 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 Larkrise Primary School and Meadgate 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?
Larkrise Primary School: 174. Meadgate Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larkrise Primary School and Meadgate Primary School rank in East of England?
Larkrise Primary School is 1615th of 1,872 and Meadgate Primary School is 354th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).