Colchester Academy vs Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 587 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
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Colchester Academy Colchester, East of England | Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 460 | #1601 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3276 of 4,090 | #13414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 879 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.parsonsheathprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.6 vs 23.8).
- •Colchester Academy is the larger school with 879 students compared with 197.
- •Colchester Academy is a academy school while Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colchester Academy and Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Academy: 879. Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Academy and Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Colchester Academy is 390th of 460 and Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1601st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).