Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School vs Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
Colne Engaine · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
Halstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School Colne Engaine, East of England | Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1619 of 1,872 | #1292 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13588 of 15,697 | #10610 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 88 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colne Engaine | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colneengaine.essex.sch.uk/ | www.holytrinityhalstead.com |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 22.6).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 28%).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead is the larger school with 210 students compared with 88.
- •Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead 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 Engaine Church of England Primary School better than Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead ranks higher (37.9 vs 22.6 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 Engaine Church of England Primary School and Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Colne Engaine and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School: 88. Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School and Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead rank in East of England?
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School is 1619th of 1,872 and Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead is 1292nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).