Holmwood House School vs Stanway Fiveways Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km 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
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
473 students
| Measure | Holmwood House School Colchester, East of England | Stanway Fiveways Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1330 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #10943 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 395 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 473 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.stanwayfiveways.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Stanway Fiveways Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 395.
- •Holmwood House School is a independent school while Stanway Fiveways Primary School 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 Stanway Fiveways Primary 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 Holmwood House School and Stanway Fiveways Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmwood House School: 395. Stanway Fiveways Primary School: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmwood House School and Stanway Fiveways Primary School rank in East of England?
Holmwood House School is unranked and Stanway Fiveways Primary School is 1330th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).