East Bergholt High School vs Stratford St Mary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Bergholt High School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
902 students
Stratford St Mary Primary School
Nr Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
| Measure | East Bergholt High School Colchester, East of England | Stratford St Mary Primary School Nr Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #144 of 460 | #112 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1156 of 4,090 | #867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 902 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 902 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Nr Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ebhigh.org.uk | www.stratfordstmaryprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stratford St Mary Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 66.9).
- •East Bergholt High School is the larger school with 902 students compared with 88.
- •East Bergholt High School is a academy school while Stratford St Mary Primary School is a local authority 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 East Bergholt High School better than Stratford St Mary Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stratford St Mary Primary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 66.9 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 East Bergholt High School and Stratford St Mary Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Nr Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Bergholt High School: 902. Stratford St Mary Primary School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Bergholt High School and Stratford St Mary Primary School rank in East of England?
East Bergholt High School is 144th of 460 and Stratford St Mary Primary School is 112th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).