St James the Great Church of England Primary School vs St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 379 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
438 students
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | St James the Great Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England | St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1387 of 1,872 | #36 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11476 of 15,697 | #252 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 438 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 23% |
| 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.st-james-colchester-essex.co.uk | www.stthomasmores.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 33.8).
- •St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 48%).
- •St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 8%).
- •St James the Great Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 209.
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 James the Great Church of England Primary School better than St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester ranks higher (95.9 vs 33.8 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 St James the Great Church of England Primary School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
About 379 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School: 438. St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James the Great Church of England Primary School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester rank in East of England?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School is 1387th of 1,872 and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is 36th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).