St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester vs The Stanway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 858 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
The Stanway School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,396 students
| Measure | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Colchester, East of England | The Stanway School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #221 of 1,872 | #119 of 460 |
| National rank | #1706 of 15,697 | #976 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 252 | 1,396 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 1,396 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 115.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-teresas.essex.sch.uk | www.stanway.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 71.1).
- •The Stanway School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 252.
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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester better than The Stanway School?
On the Success Index (England), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester ranks higher (83.1 vs 71.1 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester and The Stanway School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester: 252. The Stanway School: 1,396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester and The Stanway School rank in East of England?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is 221st of 1,872 and The Stanway School is 119th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).