St. George's School vs St James the Great Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. George's School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
609 students
St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
438 students
| Measure | St. George's School Colchester, East of England | St James the Great Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1464 of 1,872 | #1387 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12176 of 15,697 | #11476 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 609 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stgeorgesschool.org | www.st-james-colchester-essex.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James the Great Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 30.2).
- •St. George's School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 48%).
- •St James the Great Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •St. George's School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 438.
- •St. George's School is a local authority school while St James the Great Church of England Primary 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 St. George's School better than St James the Great Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James the Great Church of England Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 30.2 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 St. George's School and St James the Great Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. George's School: 609. St James the Great Church of England Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. George's School and St James the Great Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
St. George's School is 1464th of 1,872 and St James the Great Church of England Primary School is 1387th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).