Widford Lodge School vs Writtle Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Widford Lodge School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
Writtle Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
178 students
| Measure | Widford Lodge School Chelmsford, East of England | Writtle Infant School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #300 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #2328 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 179 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 178 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 98.9% |
| 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 | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.widfordlodge.co.uk | www.writtleinfantschool.com |
The verdict
- •Widford Lodge School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 178.
- •Widford Lodge School is a independent school while Writtle Infant 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 Widford Lodge School better than Writtle Infant 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 Widford Lodge School and Writtle Infant School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Widford Lodge School: 179. Writtle Infant School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Widford Lodge School and Writtle Infant School rank in East of England?
Widford Lodge School is unranked and Writtle Infant School is 300th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).