Kings Ford Academy vs St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 810 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
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Kings Ford Academy Colchester, East of England | St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1774 of 1,872 | #1403 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14716 of 15,697 | #11573 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 152 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.stmichaelsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 14.8).
- •St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 29%).
- •St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester is the larger school with 228 students compared with 152.
- •Kings Ford Academy is a academy school while St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester 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 St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester ranks higher (33.3 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 St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Ford Academy: 152. St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Ford Academy and St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester rank in East of England?
Kings Ford Academy is 1774th of 1,872 and St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester is 1403rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).