Gosbecks Primary School vs St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 21 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
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sudbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Gosbecks Primary School Colchester, East of England | St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,872 | #1194 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9677 of 15,697 | #9838 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gosbecks.co.uk | www.stgregoryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (42.2 vs 41.4).
- •St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 53%).
- •Gosbecks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
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 St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
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 St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosbecks Primary School: 227. St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosbecks Primary School and St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Gosbecks Primary School is 1173rd of 1,872 and St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1194th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).