Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery vs Westlands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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
Westlands Community Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
571 students
| Measure | Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Chelmsford, East of England | Westlands Community Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #989 of 1,872 | #389 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8247 of 15,697 | #3067 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 413 | 571 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 571 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 17% |
| 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.westlands.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westlands Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 48.9).
- •Westlands Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 61%).
- •Westlands Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 15%).
- •Westlands Community Primary School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 413.
- •Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is a academy school while Westlands Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Westlands Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westlands Community Primary School ranks higher (74.6 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 Westlands Community Primary School?
About 1.5 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. Westlands Community Primary School: 571. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery and Westlands Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is 989th of 1,872 and Westlands Community Primary School is 389th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).