Danbury Park Community Primary School vs Prettygate Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danbury Park Community Primary School
Danbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
250 students
Prettygate Junior School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
| Measure | Danbury Park Community Primary School Danbury, East of England | Prettygate Junior School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #278 of 1,872 | #441 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2165 of 15,697 | #3568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 250 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 9% |
| 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 | Danbury | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.danburypark.essex.sch.uk | www.prettygateschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Danbury Park Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 71.8).
- •Prettygate Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
- •Danbury Park Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
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 Danbury Park Community Primary School better than Prettygate Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Danbury Park Community Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 71.8 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 Danbury Park Community Primary School and Prettygate Junior School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Danbury Park Community Primary School: 250. Prettygate Junior School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Danbury Park Community Primary School and Prettygate Junior School rank in East of England?
Danbury Park Community Primary School is 278th of 1,872 and Prettygate Junior School is 441st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).