Montgomery Primary School, Colchester vs Putteridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 87 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
608 students
Putteridge Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
607 students
| Measure | Montgomery Primary School, Colchester Colchester, East of England | Putteridge Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #616 of 1,872 | #423 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4971 of 15,697 | #3332 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 608 | 607 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 607 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| 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 | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.montgomery-pri.org.uk | www.putteridgeprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Putteridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 64.4).
- •Putteridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 67%).
- •Montgomery Primary School, Colchester does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •Montgomery Primary School, Colchester is the larger school with 608 students compared with 607.
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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester better than Putteridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Putteridge Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 64.4 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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester and Putteridge Primary School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester: 608. Putteridge Primary School: 607. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montgomery Primary School, Colchester and Putteridge Primary School rank in East of England?
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester is 616th of 1,872 and Putteridge Primary School is 423rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).