Gosbecks Primary School vs Prettygate Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 725 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
Prettygate Infant School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
172 students
| Measure | Gosbecks Primary School Colchester, East of England | Prettygate Infant School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,872 | #430 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9677 of 15,697 | #3423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 227 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 95.6% |
| 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.prettygateschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prettygate Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 42.2).
- •Gosbecks Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 172.
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 Prettygate Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Prettygate Infant School ranks higher (72.5 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 Prettygate Infant School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosbecks Primary School: 227. Prettygate Infant School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosbecks Primary School and Prettygate Infant School rank in East of England?
Gosbecks Primary School is 1173rd of 1,872 and Prettygate Infant School is 430th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).