Gosbecks Primary School vs Kings Ford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 847 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosbecks Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
227 students
Kings Ford Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
152 students
| Measure | Gosbecks Primary School Colchester, East of England | Kings Ford Academy Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,872 | #1774 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9677 of 15,697 | #14716 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 227 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 2% |
| 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.gosbecks.co.uk | www.kingsfordacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gosbecks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.2 vs 14.8).
- •Gosbecks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 29%).
- •Gosbecks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Gosbecks Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 152.
- •Gosbecks Primary School is a local authority school while Kings Ford Academy 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 Gosbecks Primary School better than Kings Ford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gosbecks Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 14.8 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 Gosbecks Primary School and Kings Ford Academy?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosbecks Primary School: 227. Kings Ford Academy: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosbecks Primary School and Kings Ford Academy rank in East of England?
Gosbecks Primary School is 1173rd of 1,872 and Kings Ford Academy is 1774th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).