Holmwood House School vs Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 775 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmwood House School
Colchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
395 students
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Holmwood House School Colchester, East of England | Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #677 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #5540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 236 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.holmwood.house | www.lexden.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmwood House School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 236.
- •Holmwood House School is a independent school while Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is a local authority 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 Holmwood House School better than Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?
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 Holmwood House School and Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?
About 775 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmwood House School: 395. Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmwood House School and Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils rank in East of England?
Holmwood House School is unranked and Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is 677th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).