Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt vs The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 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
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt Colchester, East of England | The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 1,872 | #891 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #512 of 15,697 | #7328 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 411 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 9% |
| 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.bishopwilliamward.net |
The verdict
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 53.1).
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 63%).
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 9%).
- •Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is the larger school with 411 students compared with 203.
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 The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt ranks higher (92.8 vs 53.1 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 Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
About 2.2 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. The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is 72nd of 1,872 and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School is 891st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).