Prettygate Junior School vs St Benedict's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 945 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prettygate Junior School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
St Benedict's Catholic College
Colchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
905 students
| Measure | Prettygate Junior School Colchester, East of England | St Benedict's Catholic College Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #441 of 1,872 | #57 of 460 |
| National rank | #3568 of 15,697 | #376 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 250 | 905 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 905 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.prettygateschools.co.uk | www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 71.8).
- •St Benedict's Catholic College is the larger school with 905 students compared with 250.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Prettygate Junior School better than St Benedict's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic College ranks higher (86.6 vs 71.8 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 Prettygate Junior School and St Benedict's Catholic College?
About 945 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prettygate Junior School: 250. St Benedict's Catholic College: 905. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prettygate Junior School and St Benedict's Catholic College rank in East of England?
Prettygate Junior School is 441st of 1,872 and St Benedict's Catholic College is 57th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).