Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Lakelands 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.
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
124 students
Lakelands Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
340 students
| Measure | Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Colchester, East of England | Lakelands Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1178 of 1,872 | #752 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9722 of 15,697 | #6286 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 124 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.birch.essex.sch.uk | www.lakelandsprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Lakelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 41.9).
- •Lakelands Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 124.
- •Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Lakelands 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 Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Lakelands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lakelands Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 41.9 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 Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Lakelands 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?
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 124. Lakelands Primary School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Lakelands Primary School rank in East of England?
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1178th of 1,872 and Lakelands Primary School is 752nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).