Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School vs Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1056 of 1,872 | #1239 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8725 of 15,697 | #10141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 82 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | chappel.essex.sch.uk/ | www.earlscolneprimaryschoolandnursery.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 40.0).
- •Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 54%).
- •Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 402 students compared with 82.
- •Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is a academy school while Earls Colne 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 Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School better than Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 40.0 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 Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School and Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School: 82. Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School and Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is 1056th of 1,872 and Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery is 1239th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).