The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford vs William Austin Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
314 students
William Austin Infant School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
313 students
| Measure | The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England | William Austin Infant School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #550 of 1,872 | #878 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4524 of 15,697 | #7228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 314 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| 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 | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cathedralschool.co.uk | www.williamaustininfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 53.5).
- •The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is the larger school with 314 students compared with 313.
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 The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford better than William Austin Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford ranks higher (66.8 vs 53.5 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 The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford and William Austin Infant School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford: 314. William Austin Infant School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford and William Austin Infant School rank in East of England?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is 550th of 1,872 and William Austin Infant School is 878th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).