Brinkley Grove Primary School vs Highwoods Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 571 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
Highwoods Community Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
453 students
| Measure | Brinkley Grove Primary School Colchester, East of England | Highwoods Community Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #683 of 1,872 | #243 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5587 of 15,697 | #1873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.brinkleygrove.essex.sch.uk | www.highwoodsprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Highwoods Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.9 vs 61.3).
- •Highwoods Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 76%).
- •Highwoods Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 6%).
- •Highwoods Community Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 403.
- •Brinkley Grove Primary School is a local authority school while Highwoods Community Primary School is a academy 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 Brinkley Grove Primary School better than Highwoods Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highwoods Community Primary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 61.3 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 Brinkley Grove Primary School and Highwoods Community Primary School?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brinkley Grove Primary School: 403. Highwoods Community Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brinkley Grove Primary School and Highwoods Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Brinkley Grove Primary School is 683rd of 1,872 and Highwoods Community Primary School is 243rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).