Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy vs Milldene Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
464 students
Milldene Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Colchester, East of England | Milldene Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #575 of 1,872 | #875 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4689 of 15,697 | #7212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 464 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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.kelvedonacademy.com | www.milldene.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 53.5).
- •Milldene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 464 students compared with 185.
- •Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Milldene 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 Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy better than Milldene Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (65.9 vs 53.5 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 Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and Milldene Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 464. Milldene Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and Milldene Primary School rank in East of England?
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 575th of 1,872 and Milldene Primary School is 875th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).