Boxted St Peter's Church of England School vs Littlegarth School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Littlegarth School
Colchester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
304 students
| Measure | Boxted St Peter's Church of England School Colchester, East of England | Littlegarth School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #289 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #2257 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 206 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.boxted.essex.sch.uk | www.littlegarth.org |
The verdict
- •Littlegarth School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 206.
- •Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is a local authority school while Littlegarth School is a independent 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 Boxted St Peter's Church of England School better than Littlegarth School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Boxted St Peter's Church of England School and Littlegarth School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School: 206. Littlegarth School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boxted St Peter's Church of England School and Littlegarth School rank in East of England?
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is 289th of 1,872 and Littlegarth School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).