Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Stratford St Mary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 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
Stratford St Mary Primary School
Nr Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
| Measure | Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | Stratford St Mary Primary School Nr Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #114 of 1,872 | #112 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #884 of 15,697 | #867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 20% |
| 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.stratfordstmaryprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (89.3 vs 89.5).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 80%).
- •Stratford St Mary Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
- •Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 88.
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 Stratford St Mary Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Stratford St Mary Primary School?
About 2.5 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. Stratford St Mary Primary School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Stratford St Mary Primary School rank in East of England?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 114th of 1,872 and Stratford St Mary Primary School is 112th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).