Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nr Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Nr Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #114 of 1,872 | #523 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #884 of 15,697 | #4305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Nr Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dedham.essex.sch.uk | www.eastbergholt-pri.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 67.8).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 195.
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 Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 67.8 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 Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Nr Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 202. East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 114th of 1,872 and East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 523rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).