Lakelands Primary School vs Stanway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 650 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakelands Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
340 students
Stanway Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
390 students
| Measure | Lakelands Primary School Colchester, East of England | Stanway Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #752 of 1,872 | #1025 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6286 of 15,697 | #8532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 340 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.lakelandsprimary.com/ | www.stanway-pri.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lakelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 47.6).
- •Stanway Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 340.
- •Lakelands Primary School is a academy school while Stanway 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 Lakelands Primary School better than Stanway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lakelands Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 47.6 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 Lakelands Primary School and Stanway Primary School?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakelands Primary School: 340. Stanway Primary School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakelands Primary School and Stanway Primary School rank in East of England?
Lakelands Primary School is 752nd of 1,872 and Stanway Primary School is 1025th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).