Perryfields Infant School vs The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 875 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perryfields Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
180 students
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
437 students
| Measure | Perryfields Infant School Chelmsford, East of England | The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #14 of 1,872 | #158 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #110 of 15,697 | #1229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 180 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.perryfieldsinfantschool.org.uk | www.bishops.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Perryfields Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 86.5).
- •The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 180.
- •Perryfields Infant School is a academy school while The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 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 Perryfields Infant School better than The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Perryfields Infant School ranks higher (97.9 vs 86.5 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 Perryfields Infant School and The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Perryfields Infant School: 180. The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Perryfields Infant School and The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Perryfields Infant School is 14th of 1,872 and The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is 158th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).