Colne Community School vs Millfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colne Community School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,289 students
Millfields Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Colne Community School Colchester, East of England | Millfields Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 460 | #1254 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2070 of 4,090 | #10264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,289 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,289 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colne.essex.sch.uk | www.millfields.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Colne Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 39.5).
- •Colne Community School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 217.
- •Colne Community School is a academy school while Millfields 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 Colne Community School better than Millfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colne Community School ranks higher (47.9 vs 39.5 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 Colne Community School and Millfields Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Community School: 1,289. Millfields Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Community School and Millfields Primary School rank in East of England?
Colne Community School is 252nd of 460 and Millfields Primary School is 1254th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).