Highwoods Community Primary School vs The Gilberd School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 533 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highwoods Community Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
453 students
The Gilberd School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,588 students
| Measure | Highwoods Community Primary School Colchester, East of England | The Gilberd School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #243 of 1,872 | #77 of 460 |
| National rank | #1873 of 15,697 | #565 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 453 | 1,588 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 1,588 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highwoodsprimary.com | www.gilberd.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (81.9 vs 81.3).
- •The Gilberd School is the larger school with 1,588 students compared with 453.
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 Highwoods Community Primary School better than The Gilberd 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 Highwoods Community Primary School and The Gilberd School?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwoods Community Primary School: 453. The Gilberd School: 1,588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwoods Community Primary School and The Gilberd School rank in East of England?
Highwoods Community Primary School is 243rd of 1,872 and The Gilberd School is 77th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).