Alresford Primary School vs Elmstead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 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
Elmstead Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Alresford Primary School Colchester, East of England | Elmstead Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1017 of 1,872 | #1513 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8443 of 15,697 | #12574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alresford.essex.sch.uk | www.elmsteadprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Alresford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 28.2).
- •Alresford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 47%).
- •Alresford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Alresford Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 211.
- •Alresford Primary School is a local authority school while Elmstead Primary 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 Elmstead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alresford Primary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 28.2 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 Alresford Primary School and Elmstead Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alresford Primary School: 216. Elmstead Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alresford Primary School and Elmstead Primary School rank in East of England?
Alresford Primary School is 1017th of 1,872 and Elmstead Primary School is 1513th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).