Home Farm Primary School vs St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 331 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Home Farm Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
| Measure | Home Farm Primary School Colchester, East of England | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #275 of 1,872 | #221 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2149 of 15,697 | #1706 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 422 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 115.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 19% |
| 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.homefarmprimary.com | www.st-teresas.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 80.0).
- •Home Farm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 74%).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Home Farm Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 252.
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 Home Farm Primary School better than St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester ranks higher (83.1 vs 80.0 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 Home Farm Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
About 331 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Home Farm Primary School: 422. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Home Farm Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester rank in East of England?
Home Farm Primary School is 275th of 1,872 and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is 221st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).