Colchester Prep & High School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 43 km 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 John's School
Billericay · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
274 students
| Measure | Colchester Prep & High School Colchester, East of England | St John's School Billericay, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 460 | #232 of 460 |
| National rank | #241 of 4,090 | #1906 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 280 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 274 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 50.2% | 49.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.0 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93% | 73.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.39 | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Billericay |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk | www.stjohnsschool.net |
The verdict
- •Colchester Prep & High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.6 vs 51.5).
- •Colchester Prep & High School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 274.
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 John's School?
On the Success Index (England), Colchester Prep & High School ranks higher (90.6 vs 51.5 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 John's School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Billericay in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Prep & High School: 280. St John's School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Prep & High School and St John's School rank in East of England?
Colchester Prep & High School is 31st of 460 and St John's School is 232nd of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).