Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils vs St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 499 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
| Measure | Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Colchester, East of England | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #677 of 1,872 | #221 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5540 of 15,697 | #1706 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 236 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 115.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 19% |
| 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.lexden.essex.sch.uk | www.st-teresas.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 61.5).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 17%).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is the larger school with 252 students compared with 236.
- •Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is a local authority school while St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 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 Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils better than St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester ranks higher (83.1 vs 61.5 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 Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils: 236. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester rank in East of England?
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is 677th of 1,872 and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is 221st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).