St Cedd's School vs Westlands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Cedd's School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
Westlands Community Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
571 students
| Measure | St Cedd's School Chelmsford, East of England | Westlands Community Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #389 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #3067 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 321 | 571 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 571 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| 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.stcedds.org.uk | www.westlands.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westlands Community Primary School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 321.
- •St Cedd's School is a independent school while Westlands Community 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 St Cedd's School better than Westlands Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Cedd's School and Westlands Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Cedd's School: 321. Westlands Community Primary School: 571. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cedd's School and Westlands Community Primary School rank in East of England?
St Cedd's School is unranked and Westlands Community Primary School is 389th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).