Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Highfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 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
Highfields Primary School
Manningtree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
| Measure | Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | Highfields Primary School Manningtree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #114 of 1,872 | #382 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #884 of 15,697 | #3007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Colchester | Manningtree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dedham.essex.sch.uk | www.highfields-essex.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 74.9).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 74%).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
- •Highfields Primary School is the larger school with 320 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 Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Highfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 74.9 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 Highfields Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Manningtree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 202. Highfields Primary School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Highfields Primary School rank in East of England?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 114th of 1,872 and Highfields Primary School is 382nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).