St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School vs Tollesbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
267 students
Tollesbury School
Maldon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England | Tollesbury School Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #528 of 1,872 | #628 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4355 of 15,697 | #5106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 267 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 6% |
| 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 | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stlukesschool.co.uk | www.tollesbury.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 63.7).
- •Tollesbury School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 169.
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 Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School better than Tollesbury School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 63.7 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 Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Tollesbury School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School: 267. Tollesbury School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Tollesbury School rank in East of England?
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School is 528th of 1,872 and Tollesbury School is 628th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).