Kings Ford Academy vs Prettygate Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 955 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Ford Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
152 students
Prettygate Junior School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
| Measure | Kings Ford Academy Colchester, East of England | Prettygate Junior School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1774 of 1,872 | #441 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14716 of 15,697 | #3568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 152 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 9% |
| 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.kingsfordacademy.co.uk | www.prettygateschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prettygate Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 14.8).
- •Prettygate Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 29%).
- •Prettygate Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
- •Prettygate Junior School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 152.
- •Kings Ford Academy is a academy school while Prettygate Junior 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 Kings Ford Academy better than Prettygate Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Prettygate Junior School ranks higher (71.8 vs 14.8 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 Kings Ford Academy and Prettygate Junior School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Ford Academy: 152. Prettygate Junior School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Ford Academy and Prettygate Junior School rank in East of England?
Kings Ford Academy is 1774th of 1,872 and Prettygate Junior School is 441st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).