North Primary School and Nursery vs The Sixth Form College Colchester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 539 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
The Sixth Form College Colchester
Colchester · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–99
| Measure | North Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England | The Sixth Form College Colchester Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1570 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #13112 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 16–99 |
| Students | 458 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | – |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | – | 32.9 |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northschool.org.uk/ | www.colchsfc.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •North Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while The Sixth Form College Colchester 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 North Primary School and Nursery better than The Sixth Form College Colchester?
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 North Primary School and Nursery and The Sixth Form College Colchester?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
How do North Primary School and Nursery and The Sixth Form College Colchester rank in East of England?
North Primary School and Nursery is 1570th of 1,872 and The Sixth Form College Colchester is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).