Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Stanway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
Stanway Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
390 students
| Measure | Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | Stanway Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 1,872 | #1025 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #377 of 15,697 | #8532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 202 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 7% |
| 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 | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.copford.essex.sch.uk/ | www.stanway-pri.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 47.6).
- •Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 61%).
- •Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 7%).
- •Stanway Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 202.
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 Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Stanway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 47.6 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 Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Stanway Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 202. Stanway Primary School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Stanway Primary School rank in East of England?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 56th of 1,872 and Stanway Primary School is 1025th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).