Thurstable School vs Tiptree Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thurstable School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
932 students
Tiptree Heath Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Thurstable School Colchester, East of England | Tiptree Heath Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #242 of 460 | #1303 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2015 of 4,090 | #10703 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 932 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 932 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.thurstable.co.uk | www.tiptreeheath.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thurstable School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 37.6).
- •Thurstable School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 198.
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 Thurstable School better than Tiptree Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thurstable School ranks higher (49.1 vs 37.6 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 Thurstable School and Tiptree Heath Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thurstable School: 932. Tiptree Heath Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thurstable School and Tiptree Heath Primary School rank in East of England?
Thurstable School is 242nd of 460 and Tiptree Heath Primary School is 1303rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).