Holmwood House School vs The Stanway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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
The Stanway School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,396 students
| Measure | Holmwood House School Colchester, East of England | The Stanway School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #119 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #976 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 395 | 1,396 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 1,396 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holmwood.house | www.stanway.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Stanway School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 395.
- •Holmwood House School is a independent school while The Stanway School is a academy 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 The Stanway 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 The Stanway School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmwood House School: 395. The Stanway School: 1,396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmwood House School and The Stanway School rank in East of England?
Holmwood House School is unranked and The Stanway School is 119th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).