Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils vs The Stanway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 876 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
The Stanway School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,396 students
| Measure | Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Colchester, East of England | The Stanway School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #677 of 1,872 | #119 of 460 |
| National rank | #5540 of 15,697 | #976 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 236 | 1,396 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 1,396 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lexden.essex.sch.uk | www.stanway.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Stanway School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 61.5).
- •The Stanway School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 236.
- •Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is a local authority school while The Stanway School 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 The Stanway School?
On the Success Index (England), The Stanway School ranks higher (71.1 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 The Stanway School?
About 876 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. The Stanway School: 1,396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils and The Stanway School rank in East of England?
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is 677th of 1,872 and The Stanway School is 119th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).