Maltese Road Primary School vs The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
314 students
| Measure | Maltese Road Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #336 of 1,872 | #550 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2563 of 15,697 | #4524 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 4% |
| 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.malteseroadprimary.com/ | www.cathedralschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Maltese Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 66.8).
- •Maltese Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 4%).
- •The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is the larger school with 314 students compared with 211.
- •Maltese Road Primary School is a academy school while The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 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 Maltese Road Primary School better than The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford?
On the Success Index (England), Maltese Road Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 66.8 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 Maltese Road Primary School and The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maltese Road Primary School: 211. The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maltese Road Primary School and The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford rank in East of England?
Maltese Road Primary School is 336th of 1,872 and The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is 550th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).