Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School vs Shortstown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
Shortstown Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
| Measure | Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Chelmsford, East of England | Shortstown Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #968 of 1,872 | #1459 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8041 of 15,697 | #12139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 479 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.newlandsspring.essex.sch.uk | www.shortstownprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 30.4).
- •Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School better than Shortstown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (49.8 vs 30.4 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 Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School and Shortstown Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School: 479. Shortstown Primary School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School and Shortstown Primary School rank in East of England?
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is 968th of 1,872 and Shortstown Primary School is 1459th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).