Maylandsea Primary School vs St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maylandsea Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
217 students
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Southminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
258 students
| Measure | Maylandsea Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Southminster, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #785 of 1,872 | #1815 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6599 of 15,697 | #14975 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 217 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Southminster |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.maylandsea.essex.sch.uk | www.stleonardscofe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Maylandsea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 12.6).
- •Maylandsea Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 29%).
- •Maylandsea Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 217.
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 Maylandsea Primary School better than St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maylandsea Primary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 12.6 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 Maylandsea Primary School and St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Southminster in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maylandsea Primary School: 217. St Leonard's Church of England Primary School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maylandsea Primary School and St Leonard's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Maylandsea Primary School is 785th of 1,872 and St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is 1815th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).