Gosbecks Primary School vs Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.1 km 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
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
| Measure | Gosbecks Primary School Colchester, East of England | Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,872 | #236 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9677 of 15,697 | #1830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 227 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 21% |
| 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.layer-de-la-haye.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 42.2).
- •Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 53%).
- •Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 11%).
- •Gosbecks Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 203.
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 Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 42.2 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 Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosbecks Primary School: 227. Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosbecks Primary School and Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Gosbecks Primary School is 1173rd of 1,872 and Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 236th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).