Parkwood Academy vs Rougham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwood Academy
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
Rougham Church of England Primary School
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
196 students
| Measure | Parkwood Academy Chelmsford, East of England | Rougham Church of England Primary School Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1293 of 1,872 | #687 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10617 of 15,697 | #5621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 196 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 11% |
| 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 | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | roughamprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Rougham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 37.9).
- •Parkwood Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 64%).
- •Rougham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
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 Parkwood Academy better than Rougham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rougham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 37.9 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 Parkwood Academy and Rougham Church of England Primary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkwood Academy: 196. Rougham Church of England Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkwood Academy and Rougham Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Parkwood Academy is 1293rd of 1,872 and Rougham Church of England Primary School is 687th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).