Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy vs St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.2 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
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
267 students
| Measure | Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Colchester, East of England | St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #575 of 1,872 | #528 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4689 of 15,697 | #4355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 464 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 267 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kelvedonacademy.com | 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 65.9).
- •Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 464 students compared with 267.
- •Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Luke's Church of England Controlled 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 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 65.9 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 St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 4.2 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. St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 575th 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).