Colchester Prep & High School vs Hamilton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
280 students
Hamilton Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Colchester Prep & High School Colchester, East of England | Hamilton Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 460 | #274 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #241 of 4,090 | #2145 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 280 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 420 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 50.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk | www.hamiltonprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Colchester Prep & High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.6 vs 80.0).
- •Hamilton Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 280.
- •Colchester Prep & High School is a independent school while Hamilton 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 Prep & High School better than Hamilton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colchester Prep & High School ranks higher (90.6 vs 80.0 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 Prep & High School and Hamilton Primary School?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Prep & High School: 280. Hamilton Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Prep & High School and Hamilton Primary School rank in East of England?
Colchester Prep & High School is 31st of 460 and Hamilton Primary School is 274th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).