Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery vs Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
156 students
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
| Measure | Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery Colchester, East of England | Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #994 of 1,872 | #1757 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8283 of 15,697 | #14609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 156 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.hazelmere-inf.essex.sch.uk/ | willowbrook-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 15.7).
- •Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 186 students compared with 156.
- •Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 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 Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery better than Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (48.7 vs 15.7 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 Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery and Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery: 156. Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery and Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is 994th of 1,872 and Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is 1757th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).