Myland Community Primary School vs The Gilberd School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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 Gilberd School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,588 students
| Measure | Myland Community Primary School Colchester, East of England | The Gilberd School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #270 of 1,872 | #77 of 460 |
| National rank | #2097 of 15,697 | #565 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 307 | 1,588 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 1,588 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mylandprimary.co.uk/ | www.gilberd.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (80.4 vs 81.3).
- •The Gilberd School is the larger school with 1,588 students compared with 307.
- •Myland Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Gilberd 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 Myland Community Primary School better than The Gilberd School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Myland Community Primary School and The Gilberd School?
About 1.7 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 Gilberd School: 1,588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Myland Community Primary School and The Gilberd School rank in East of England?
Myland Community Primary School is 270th of 1,872 and The Gilberd School is 77th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).