Howbridge Infant School vs St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 8.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howbridge Infant School
Witham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
265 students
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
267 students
| Measure | Howbridge Infant School Witham, East of England | St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1098 of 1,872 | #528 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9137 of 15,697 | #4355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 265 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 267 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Witham | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | howbridge-inf.essex.sch.uk | www.stlukesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 44.7).
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 265.
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 Howbridge Infant School better than St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 44.7 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 Howbridge Infant School and St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Witham and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howbridge Infant School: 265. St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howbridge Infant School and St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Howbridge Infant School is 1098th of 1,872 and St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School is 528th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).