Feering Church of England Primary School vs Milldene Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Feering Church of England Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Milldene Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Feering Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England | Milldene Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 1,872 | #875 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4736 of 15,697 | #7212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 147 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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.feering.essex.sch.uk | www.milldene.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Feering Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 53.5).
- •Milldene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Feering Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Milldene Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 147.
- •Feering Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Milldene 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 Feering Church of England Primary School better than Milldene Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Feering Church of England Primary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 53.5 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 Feering Church of England Primary School and Milldene Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Feering Church of England Primary School: 147. Milldene Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Feering Church of England Primary School and Milldene Primary School rank in East of England?
Feering Church of England Primary School is 587th of 1,872 and Milldene Primary School is 875th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).