Colne Community School vs Stanborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 85 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
Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,287 students
| Measure | Colne Community School Colchester, East of England | Stanborough School Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 460 | #138 of 460 |
| National rank | #2070 of 4,090 | #1130 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,289 | 1,287 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,289 | 1,287 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.7% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.7% | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.8% | 69.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Colchester | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colne.essex.sch.uk | www.stanborough.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanborough School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 47.9).
- •Colne Community School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 1,287.
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 Stanborough School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanborough School ranks higher (67.6 vs 47.9 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 Stanborough School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Community School: 1,289. Stanborough School: 1,287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Community School and Stanborough School rank in East of England?
Colne Community School is 252nd of 460 and Stanborough School is 138th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).