Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Holmwood House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
Holmwood House School
Colchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
395 students
| Measure | Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | Holmwood House School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1140 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #9419 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–16 |
| Students | 84 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 2.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 73% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.holmwood.house |
The verdict
- •Holmwood House School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 84.
- •Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a academy school while Holmwood House School is a independent 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 Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Holmwood House 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 Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Holmwood House School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 84. Holmwood House School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Holmwood House School rank in East of England?
Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1140th of 1,872 and Holmwood House School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).