Paxman Academy vs Prettygate Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 645 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paxman Academy
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
873 students
Prettygate Infant School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
172 students
| Measure | Paxman Academy Colchester, East of England | Prettygate Infant School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #343 of 460 | #430 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2753 of 4,090 | #3423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 873 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 873 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.paxmanacademy.school | www.prettygateschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prettygate Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 33.9).
- •Paxman Academy is the larger school with 873 students compared with 172.
- •Paxman Academy is a academy school while Prettygate Infant 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 Paxman Academy better than Prettygate Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Prettygate Infant School ranks higher (72.5 vs 33.9 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 Paxman Academy and Prettygate Infant School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paxman Academy: 873. Prettygate Infant School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paxman Academy and Prettygate Infant School rank in East of England?
Paxman Academy is 343rd of 460 and Prettygate Infant School is 430th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).