Elmstead Primary School vs Meadow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmstead Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Meadow Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Elmstead Primary School Colchester, East of England | Meadow Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1513 of 1,872 | #623 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12574 of 15,697 | #5037 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmsteadprimary.com | www.meadowprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Meadow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 28.2).
- •Meadow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
- •Meadow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
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 Elmstead Primary School better than Meadow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meadow Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 28.2 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 Elmstead Primary School and Meadow Primary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmstead Primary School: 211. Meadow Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmstead Primary School and Meadow Primary School rank in East of England?
Elmstead Primary School is 1513th of 1,872 and Meadow Primary School is 623rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).