Braiswick Primary School vs Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 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
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
411 students
| Measure | Braiswick Primary School Colchester, East of England | Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #771 of 1,872 | #72 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6430 of 15,697 | #512 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 419 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 24% |
| 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.braiswickprimary.org.uk | www.heathlands.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 57.1).
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 66%).
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 8%).
- •Braiswick Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 411.
- •Braiswick Primary School is a academy school while Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is a local authority 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 Braiswick Primary School better than Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?
On the Success Index (England), Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt ranks higher (92.8 vs 57.1 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 Braiswick Primary School and Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braiswick Primary School: 419. Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braiswick Primary School and Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt rank in East of England?
Braiswick Primary School is 771st of 1,872 and Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is 72nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).