Rettendon Primary School vs Runwell Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rettendon Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
Runwell Community Primary School
Wickford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
362 students
| Measure | Rettendon Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | Runwell Community Primary School Wickford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #612 of 1,872 | #1438 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4911 of 15,697 | #11939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 98 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Wickford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.rettendon.essex.sch.uk/ | www.runwellprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rettendon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.7 vs 31.5).
- •Runwell Community Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 98.
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 Rettendon Primary School better than Runwell Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rettendon Primary School ranks higher (64.7 vs 31.5 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 Rettendon Primary School and Runwell Community Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Wickford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rettendon Primary School: 98. Runwell Community Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rettendon Primary School and Runwell Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Rettendon Primary School is 612th of 1,872 and Runwell Community Primary School is 1438th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).