Home Farm Primary School vs The Stanway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km 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
The Stanway School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,396 students
| Measure | Home Farm Primary School Colchester, East of England | The Stanway School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #275 of 1,872 | #119 of 460 |
| National rank | #2149 of 15,697 | #976 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 422 | 1,396 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 1,396 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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.homefarmprimary.com | www.stanway.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Home Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 71.1).
- •The Stanway School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 422.
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 The Stanway School?
On the Success Index (England), Home Farm Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 71.1 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 The Stanway School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Home Farm Primary School: 422. The Stanway School: 1,396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Home Farm Primary School and The Stanway School rank in East of England?
Home Farm Primary School is 275th of 1,872 and The Stanway School is 119th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).