Alresford Primary School vs Colne Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alresford Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Colne Community School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,289 students
| Measure | Alresford Primary School Colchester, East of England | Colne Community School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1017 of 1,872 | #252 of 460 |
| National rank | #8443 of 15,697 | #2070 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 216 | 1,289 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 1,289 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alresford.essex.sch.uk | www.colne.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.9 vs 47.9).
- •Colne Community School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 216.
- •Alresford Primary School is a local authority school while Colne Community 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 Alresford Primary School better than Colne Community 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 Alresford Primary School and Colne Community School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alresford Primary School: 216. Colne Community School: 1,289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alresford Primary School and Colne Community School rank in East of England?
Alresford Primary School is 1017th of 1,872 and Colne Community School is 252nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).