Littlegarth School vs Nayland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Littlegarth School
Colchester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
304 students
Nayland Primary School
Nr Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Littlegarth School Colchester, East of England | Nayland Primary School Nr Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #98 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #756 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 304 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 197 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Nr Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.littlegarth.org | www.naylandschool.com |
The verdict
- •Littlegarth School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 197.
- •Littlegarth School is a independent school while Nayland 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 Littlegarth School better than Nayland Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Littlegarth School and Nayland Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Nr Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Littlegarth School: 304. Nayland Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Littlegarth School and Nayland Primary School rank in East of England?
Littlegarth School is unranked and Nayland Primary School is 98th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).