Colchester Prep & High School vs The Sixth Form College Colchester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 568 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
The Sixth Form College Colchester
Colchester · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–99
| Measure | Colchester Prep & High School Colchester, East of England | The Sixth Form College Colchester Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #31 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #241 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 16–99 |
| Students | 280 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 50.2% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | – | 32.9 |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk | www.colchsfc.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Colchester Prep & High School is a independent school while The Sixth Form College Colchester 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 The Sixth Form College Colchester?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colchester Prep & High School and The Sixth Form College Colchester?
About 568 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
How do Colchester Prep & High School and The Sixth Form College Colchester rank in East of England?
Colchester Prep & High School is 31st of 460 and The Sixth Form College Colchester is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).