Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt vs Holmwood House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
411 students
Holmwood House School
Colchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
395 students
| Measure | Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt Colchester, East of England | Holmwood House School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #72 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #512 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 0–16 |
| Students | 411 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| 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.heathlands.essex.sch.uk | www.holmwood.house |
The verdict
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is the larger school with 411 students compared with 395.
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is a local authority school while Holmwood House School is a independent 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 Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt better than Holmwood House 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 Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt and Holmwood House School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt: 411. Holmwood House School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt and Holmwood House School rank in East of England?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is 72nd of 1,872 and Holmwood House School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).