Philip Morant School and College vs Prettygate Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 473 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philip Morant School and College
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,888 students
Prettygate Junior School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
| Measure | Philip Morant School and College Colchester, East of England | Prettygate Junior School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #294 of 460 | #441 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2374 of 4,090 | #3568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,888 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,888 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | pmsc.school | www.prettygateschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prettygate Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 41.6).
- •Philip Morant School and College is the larger school with 1,888 students compared with 250.
- •Philip Morant School and College is a academy school while Prettygate Junior 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 Philip Morant School and College better than Prettygate Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Prettygate Junior School ranks higher (71.8 vs 41.6 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 Philip Morant School and College and Prettygate Junior School?
About 473 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Philip Morant School and College: 1,888. Prettygate Junior School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Philip Morant School and College and Prettygate Junior School rank in East of England?
Philip Morant School and College is 294th of 460 and Prettygate Junior School is 441st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).