Braiswick Primary School vs Discovery Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 110 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braiswick Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Discovery Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Braiswick Primary School Colchester, East of England | Discovery Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #771 of 1,872 | #1276 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6430 of 15,697 | #10475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 419 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.braiswickprimary.org.uk | www.discoveryprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Braiswick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 38.4).
- •Braiswick Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Braiswick Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
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 Braiswick Primary School better than Discovery Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Braiswick Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 38.4 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 Braiswick Primary School and Discovery Primary Academy?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braiswick Primary School: 419. Discovery Primary Academy: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braiswick Primary School and Discovery Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Braiswick Primary School is 771st of 1,872 and Discovery Primary Academy is 1276th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).