Gosbecks Primary School vs King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
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
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
154 students
| Measure | Gosbecks Primary School Colchester, East of England | King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,872 | #1160 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9677 of 15,697 | #9587 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 227 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (42.2 vs 42.6).
- •Gosbecks Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 154.
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 King's Ford Infant School and Nursery?
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 Gosbecks Primary School and King's Ford Infant School and Nursery?
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. King's Ford Infant School and Nursery: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosbecks Primary School and King's Ford Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Gosbecks Primary School is 1173rd of 1,872 and King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is 1160th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).