Rettendon Primary School vs The Wickford Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.1 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
The Wickford Church of England School
Wickford · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
135 students
| Measure | Rettendon Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | The Wickford Church of England School Wickford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #612 of 1,872 | #74 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4911 of 15,697 | #530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.hearts-wickfordcofe.uk |
The verdict
- •The Wickford Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 64.7).
- •The Wickford Church of England School is the larger school with 135 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 The Wickford Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), The Wickford Church of England School ranks higher (92.7 vs 64.7 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 The Wickford Church of England School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Wickford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rettendon Primary School: 98. The Wickford Church of England School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rettendon Primary School and The Wickford Church of England School rank in East of England?
Rettendon Primary School is 612th of 1,872 and The Wickford Church of England School is 74th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).