Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy vs Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Colchester, East of England | Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1214 of 1,872 | #114 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9965 of 15,697 | #884 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ardleigh.academy | www.dedham.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 40.8).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 64%).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 81.
- •Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy better than Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 40.8 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 Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 81. Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 1214th of 1,872 and Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 114th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).