Braiswick Primary School vs North Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 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
North Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
| Measure | Braiswick Primary School Colchester, East of England | North Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #771 of 1,872 | #1570 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6430 of 15,697 | #13112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 419 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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.northschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Braiswick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 25.4).
- •Braiswick Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 47%).
- •Braiswick Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •North Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 458 students compared with 419.
- •Braiswick Primary School is a academy school while North Primary School and Nursery 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 North Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Braiswick Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 25.4 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 North Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braiswick Primary School: 419. North Primary School and Nursery: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braiswick Primary School and North Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Braiswick Primary School is 771st of 1,872 and North Primary School and Nursery is 1570th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).