Elmstead Primary School vs Millfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.1 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
Millfields Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Elmstead Primary School Colchester, East of England | Millfields Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1513 of 1,872 | #1254 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12574 of 15,697 | #10264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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 | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmsteadprimary.com | www.millfields.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Millfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 28.2).
- •Millfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Millfields Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 211.
- •Elmstead Primary School is a academy school while Millfields 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 Elmstead Primary School better than Millfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Millfields Primary School ranks higher (39.5 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 Millfields Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmstead Primary School: 211. Millfields Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmstead Primary School and Millfields Primary School rank in East of England?
Elmstead Primary School is 1513th of 1,872 and Millfields Primary School is 1254th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).