Myland Community Primary School vs The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Myland Community Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Myland Community Primary School Colchester, East of England | The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 1,872 | #891 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2097 of 15,697 | #7328 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 307 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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.mylandprimary.co.uk/ | www.bishopwilliamward.net |
The verdict
- •Myland Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 53.1).
- •Myland Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 63%).
- •Myland Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Myland Community Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 203.
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 Myland Community Primary School better than The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Myland Community Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 53.1 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 Myland Community Primary School and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Myland Community Primary School: 307. The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Myland Community Primary School and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Myland Community Primary School is 270th of 1,872 and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School is 891st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).