Colchester Academy vs Sir Frederick Gibberd College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 60 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
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
880 students
| Measure | Colchester Academy Colchester, East of England | Sir Frederick Gibberd College Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 460 | #257 of 460 |
| National rank | #3276 of 4,090 | #2103 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 879 | 880 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 880 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.3% | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.2% | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colchesteracademy.org.uk/ | www.sirfrederickgibberdcollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Frederick Gibberd College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 23.6).
- •Sir Frederick Gibberd College is the larger school with 880 students compared with 879.
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 Sir Frederick Gibberd College?
On the Success Index (England), Sir Frederick Gibberd College ranks higher (47.2 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 Sir Frederick Gibberd College?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Academy: 879. Sir Frederick Gibberd College: 880. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Academy and Sir Frederick Gibberd College rank in East of England?
Colchester Academy is 390th of 460 and Sir Frederick Gibberd College is 257th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).