Colchester Academy vs Roach Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 388 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
Roach Vale Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Colchester Academy Colchester, East of England | Roach Vale Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 460 | #1627 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3276 of 4,090 | #13632 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 879 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.roachvaleprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colchester Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.6 vs 22.4).
- •Colchester Academy is the larger school with 879 students compared with 177.
- •Colchester Academy is a academy school while Roach Vale 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 Roach Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colchester Academy ranks higher (23.6 vs 22.4 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 Roach Vale Primary School?
About 388 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Academy: 879. Roach Vale Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Academy and Roach Vale Primary School rank in East of England?
Colchester Academy is 390th of 460 and Roach Vale Primary School is 1627th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).