Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery vs Maltese Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Chelmsford, East of England | Maltese Road Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #989 of 1,872 | #336 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8247 of 15,697 | #2563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 413 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 16% |
| 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.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk/ | www.malteseroadprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Maltese Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 48.9).
- •Maltese Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 61%).
- •Maltese Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 15%).
- •Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is the larger school with 413 students compared with 211.
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 Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery better than Maltese Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maltese Road Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 48.9 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 Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery and Maltese Road Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery: 413. Maltese Road Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery and Maltese Road Primary School rank in East of England?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is 989th of 1,872 and Maltese Road Primary School is 336th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).