Gosbecks Primary School vs Paxman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 340 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
Paxman Academy
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
873 students
| Measure | Gosbecks Primary School Colchester, East of England | Paxman Academy Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,872 | #343 of 460 |
| National rank | #9677 of 15,697 | #2753 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 227 | 873 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 873 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gosbecks.co.uk | www.paxmanacademy.school |
The verdict
- •Gosbecks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.2 vs 33.9).
- •Paxman Academy is the larger school with 873 students compared with 227.
- •Gosbecks Primary School is a local authority school while Paxman 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 Paxman Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gosbecks Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 33.9 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 Paxman Academy?
About 340 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosbecks Primary School: 227. Paxman Academy: 873. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosbecks Primary School and Paxman Academy rank in East of England?
Gosbecks Primary School is 1173rd of 1,872 and Paxman Academy is 343rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).