Friars Grove Primary School vs The Gilberd School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friars Grove Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
408 students
The Gilberd School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,588 students
| Measure | Friars Grove Primary School Colchester, East of England | The Gilberd School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1116 of 1,872 | #77 of 460 |
| National rank | #9254 of 15,697 | #565 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 408 | 1,588 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 1,588 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.friarsgroveprimaryschool.com/ | www.gilberd.com |
The verdict
- •The Gilberd School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 44.1).
- •The Gilberd School is the larger school with 1,588 students compared with 408.
- •Friars Grove Primary School is a local authority school while The Gilberd School is a academy 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 Friars Grove Primary School better than The Gilberd School?
On the Success Index (England), The Gilberd School ranks higher (81.3 vs 44.1 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 Friars Grove Primary School and The Gilberd School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friars Grove Primary School: 408. The Gilberd School: 1,588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friars Grove Primary School and The Gilberd School rank in East of England?
Friars Grove Primary School is 1116th of 1,872 and The Gilberd School is 77th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).