Gosbecks Primary School vs Philip Morant School and College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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
Philip Morant School and College
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,888 students
| Measure | Gosbecks Primary School Colchester, East of England | Philip Morant School and College Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,872 | #294 of 460 |
| National rank | #9677 of 15,697 | #2374 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 227 | 1,888 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 1,888 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.5 |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gosbecks.co.uk | pmsc.school |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (42.2 vs 41.6).
- •Philip Morant School and College is the larger school with 1,888 students compared with 227.
- •Gosbecks Primary School is a local authority school while Philip Morant School and College 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 Philip Morant School and College?
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 Philip Morant School and College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosbecks Primary School: 227. Philip Morant School and College: 1,888. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosbecks Primary School and Philip Morant School and College rank in East of England?
Gosbecks Primary School is 1173rd of 1,872 and Philip Morant School and College is 294th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).