Milldene Primary School vs Tiptree Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milldene Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
Tiptree Heath Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Milldene Primary School Colchester, East of England | Tiptree Heath Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #875 of 1,872 | #1303 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7212 of 15,697 | #10703 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 185 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.milldene.essex.sch.uk/ | www.tiptreeheath.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Milldene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 37.6).
- •Milldene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 47%).
- •Tiptree Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Tiptree Heath Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 185.
- •Milldene Primary School is a local authority school while Tiptree Heath Primary 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 Milldene Primary School better than Tiptree Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milldene Primary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 37.6 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 Milldene Primary School and Tiptree Heath Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milldene Primary School: 185. Tiptree Heath Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milldene Primary School and Tiptree Heath Primary School rank in East of England?
Milldene Primary School is 875th of 1,872 and Tiptree Heath Primary School is 1303rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).