Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery vs Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 953 m 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
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
| Measure | Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Chelmsford, East of England | Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #989 of 1,872 | #968 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8247 of 15,697 | #8041 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 413 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk/ | www.newlandsspring.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (48.9 vs 49.8).
- •Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 60%).
- •Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 413.
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 Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery and Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery: 413. Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery and Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is 989th 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).