Boxted St Peter's Church of England School vs The Bishop William Ward Church of England 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.
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Boxted St Peter's Church of England School Colchester, East of England | The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 1,872 | #891 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2257 of 15,697 | #7328 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| 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.bishopwilliamward.net |
The verdict
- •Boxted St Peter's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 53.1).
- •Boxted St Peter's Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 63%).
- •Boxted St Peter's Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 203.
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 The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Boxted St Peter's Church of England School ranks higher (79.2 vs 53.1 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 Boxted St Peter's Church of England School and The Bishop William Ward Church of England 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?
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School: 206. The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boxted St Peter's Church of England School and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is 289th of 1,872 and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School is 891st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).