Colchester Prep & High School vs St Helena School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 965 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
St Helena School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
986 students
| Measure | Colchester Prep & High School Colchester, East of England | St Helena School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 460 | #270 of 460 |
| National rank | #241 of 4,090 | #2200 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 280 | 986 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 986 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 50.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.0 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | 36.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93% | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.39 | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk | www.st-helena.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Colchester Prep & High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.6 vs 45.5).
- •St Helena School is the larger school with 986 students compared with 280.
- •Colchester Prep & High School is a independent school while St Helena School is a academy 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 St Helena School?
On the Success Index (England), Colchester Prep & High School ranks higher (90.6 vs 45.5 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 St Helena School?
About 965 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. St Helena School: 986. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Prep & High School and St Helena School rank in East of England?
Colchester Prep & High School is 31st of 460 and St Helena School is 270th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).