Kendall Church of England Primary School vs Unity Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Unity Primary Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
432 students
| Measure | Kendall Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England | Unity Primary Academy Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #634 of 1,872 | #941 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5157 of 15,697 | #7855 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 209 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 51% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| 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.kendallprimary.co.uk | unityprimaryacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Kendall Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 50.6).
- •Kendall Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Kendall Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Unity Primary Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 209.
- •Kendall Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Unity Primary Academy is a academy 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 Kendall Church of England Primary School better than Unity Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kendall Church of England Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 50.6 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 Kendall Church of England Primary School and Unity Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kendall Church of England Primary School: 209. Unity Primary Academy: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kendall Church of England Primary School and Unity Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Kendall Church of England Primary School is 634th of 1,872 and Unity Primary Academy is 941st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).