St James the Great Church of England Primary School vs Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 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
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
| Measure | St James the Great Church of England Primary School Colchester, East of England | Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1387 of 1,872 | #1757 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11476 of 15,697 | #14609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 438 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | willowbrook-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •St James the Great Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 15.7).
- •Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 48%).
- •St James the Great Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St James the Great Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 186.
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 Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St James the Great Church of England Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 15.7 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 Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.0 km 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. Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James the Great Church of England Primary School and Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School is 1387th of 1,872 and Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is 1757th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).