Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery vs St Pius X Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 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
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
215 students
| Measure | Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Chelmsford, East of England | St Pius X Catholic Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #989 of 1,872 | #457 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8247 of 15,697 | #3697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 413 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 18% |
| 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.stpiusxchelmsford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 48.9).
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 61%).
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 15%).
- •Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is the larger school with 413 students compared with 215.
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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Pius X Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.2 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 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. St Pius X Catholic Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery and St Pius X Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is 989th of 1,872 and St Pius X Catholic Primary School is 457th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).