Priory Primary School, Bicknacre vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
153 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
| Measure | Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Chelmsford, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #724 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #6011 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 153 | 58 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 58 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 59.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.priory.essex.sch.uk | www.stmaryssw.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory Primary School, Bicknacre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 40.0).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •Priory Primary School, Bicknacre does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is the larger school with 153 students compared with 58.
- •Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary 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 Priory Primary School, Bicknacre better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Primary School, Bicknacre ranks higher (59.2 vs 40.0 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 Priory Primary School, Bicknacre and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre: 153. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 58. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Primary School, Bicknacre and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is 724th of 1,872 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).