Larkrise Primary School vs Moulsham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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
Moulsham High School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,662 students
| Measure | Larkrise Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Moulsham High School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1615 of 1,872 | #56 of 460 |
| National rank | #13554 of 15,697 | #373 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 174 | 1,662 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 1,662 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.larkrise.essex.sch.uk | www.moulshamhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Moulsham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 22.9).
- •Moulsham High School is the larger school with 1,662 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 Moulsham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Moulsham High School ranks higher (86.6 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 Moulsham High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Larkrise Primary School: 174. Moulsham High School: 1,662. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larkrise Primary School and Moulsham High School rank in East of England?
Larkrise Primary School is 1615th of 1,872 and Moulsham High School is 56th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).