New Hall School vs Perryfields Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hall School
Chelmsford · Independent all-through · Ages 1–19
1,364 students
Perryfields Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
180 students
| Measure | New Hall School Chelmsford, East of England | Perryfields Infant School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #16 of 460 | #14 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #115 of 4,090 | #110 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–19 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 1,364 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,364 | 180 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 88.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.6 | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.perryfieldsinfantschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Perryfields Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 94.9).
- •New Hall School is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 180.
- •New Hall School is a independent school while Perryfields Infant School is a academy 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 New Hall School better than Perryfields Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Perryfields Infant School ranks higher (97.9 vs 94.9 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 New Hall School and Perryfields Infant School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Hall School: 1,364. Perryfields Infant School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Hall School and Perryfields Infant School rank in East of England?
New Hall School is 16th of 460 and Perryfields Infant School is 14th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).