Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy vs Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.2 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
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Colchester, East of England | Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1214 of 1,872 | #1601 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9965 of 15,697 | #13414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.parsonsheathprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 23.8).
- •Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 47%).
- •Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 81.
- •Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Parsons Heath 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 Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 23.8 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 Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.2 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. Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and Parsons Heath 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 Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1601st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).