Monkwick Junior School vs Old Heath Community 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.
Monkwick Junior School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students
Old Heath Community Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Monkwick Junior School Colchester, East of England | Old Heath Community Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1692 of 1,872 | #797 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14094 of 15,697 | #6650 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 70% |
| 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.monkwickjunior.co.uk | www.oldheath.com/ |
The verdict
- •Old Heath Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 19.3).
- •Old Heath Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 54%).
- •Old Heath Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Monkwick Junior School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 209.
- •Monkwick Junior School is a academy school while Old Heath Community 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 Monkwick Junior School better than Old Heath Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Heath Community Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 19.3 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 Monkwick Junior School and Old Heath Community 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?
Monkwick Junior School: 234. Old Heath Community Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkwick Junior School and Old Heath Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Monkwick Junior School is 1692nd of 1,872 and Old Heath Community Primary School is 797th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).