Colchester Academy vs Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 97 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colchester Academy
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
879 students
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
156 students
| Measure | Colchester Academy Colchester, East of England | Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 460 | #994 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3276 of 4,090 | #8283 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 879 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colchesteracademy.org.uk/ | www.hazelmere-inf.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 23.6).
- •Colchester Academy is the larger school with 879 students compared with 156.
- •Colchester Academy is a academy school while Hazelmere Infant 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 Colchester Academy better than Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (48.7 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 Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery?
About 97 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Academy: 879. Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Academy and Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Colchester Academy is 390th of 460 and Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is 994th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).