Colchester Academy vs Diss High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colchester Academy
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
879 students
Diss High School
Diss · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
877 students
| Measure | Colchester Academy Colchester, East of England | Diss High School Diss, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 460 | #222 of 460 |
| National rank | #3276 of 4,090 | #1818 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 879 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 73.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.3% | 44.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.2% | 71% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.7 |
| town | Colchester | Diss |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colchesteracademy.org.uk/ | www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Diss High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 23.6).
- •Colchester Academy is the larger school with 879 students compared with 877.
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 Colchester Academy better than Diss High School?
On the Success Index (England), Diss High School ranks higher (53.2 vs 23.6 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 Colchester Academy and Diss High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Diss in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Academy: 879. Diss High School: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Academy and Diss High School rank in East of England?
Colchester Academy is 390th of 460 and Diss High School is 222nd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).