St James the Great Church of England Primary School vs Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 54 km 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
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School
Stanford-le-Hope · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | St James the Great Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England | Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Stanford-le-Hope, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1387 of 1,872 | #729 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11476 of 15,697 | #6059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 438 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 16% |
| 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 | Stanford-le-Hope |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-james-colchester-essex.co.uk | www.stanford-le-hope.osborne.coop/ |
The verdict
- •Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 33.8).
- •Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 48%).
- •Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 8%).
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 Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School ranks higher (59.0 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 Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Stanford-le-Hope in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School: 438. Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James the Great Church of England Primary School and Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School rank in East of England?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School is 1387th of 1,872 and Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School is 729th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).