Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy vs Shotley Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 19 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
Shotley Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Colchester, East of England | Shotley Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1214 of 1,872 | #1848 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9965 of 15,697 | #15291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 41.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 9% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ardleigh.academy | www.shotley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 9.6).
- •Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 9%).
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 Shotley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 9.6 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 Shotley Community Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 81. Shotley Community Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and Shotley Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 1214th of 1,872 and Shotley Community Primary School is 1848th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).