Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs The Stanway School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
The Stanway School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,396 students
| Measure | Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | The Stanway School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 1,872 | #119 of 460 |
| National rank | #377 of 15,697 | #976 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 202 | 1,396 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 1,396 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.copford.essex.sch.uk/ | www.stanway.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 71.1).
- •The Stanway School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 202.
- •Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while The Stanway School 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 Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than The Stanway School?
On the Success Index (England), Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 71.1 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 The Stanway 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. The Stanway School: 1,396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Stanway School rank in East of England?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 56th of 1,872 and The Stanway School is 119th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).