Monkwick Junior School vs St. George's 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.
Monkwick Junior School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students
St. George's School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
609 students
| Measure | Monkwick Junior School Colchester, East of England | St. George's School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1692 of 1,872 | #1464 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14094 of 15,697 | #12176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 609 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 609 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.stgeorgesschool.org |
The verdict
- •St. George's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 19.3).
- •St. George's School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 54%).
- •St. George's School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St. George's School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 234.
- •Monkwick Junior School is a academy school while St. George's 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 St. George's School?
On the Success Index (England), St. George's School ranks higher (30.2 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 St. George's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkwick Junior School: 234. St. George's School: 609. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkwick Junior School and St. George's School rank in East of England?
Monkwick Junior School is 1692nd of 1,872 and St. George's School is 1464th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).