Stanway Fiveways Primary School vs Wickford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
473 students
Wickford Primary School
Wickford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
472 students
| Measure | Stanway Fiveways Primary School Colchester, East of England | Wickford Primary School Wickford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1330 of 1,872 | #1444 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10943 of 15,697 | #12010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 473 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.1% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Wickford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stanwayfiveways.essex.sch.uk | wickfordprimary.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanway Fiveways Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 31.2).
- •Stanway Fiveways Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 52%).
- •Stanway Fiveways Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Stanway Fiveways Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 472.
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 Stanway Fiveways Primary School better than Wickford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanway Fiveways Primary School ranks higher (36.5 vs 31.2 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 Stanway Fiveways Primary School and Wickford Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Wickford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Stanway Fiveways Primary School: 473. Wickford Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Stanway Fiveways Primary School and Wickford Primary School rank in East of England?
Stanway Fiveways Primary School is 1330th of 1,872 and Wickford Primary School is 1444th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).