Abbey College in Malvern vs Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey College in Malvern
Malvern · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
20 students
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
164 students
| Measure | Abbey College in Malvern Malvern, West Midlands | Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1335 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #12706 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 20 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 20 | 164 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 20% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 7.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Malvern | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeycollege.co.uk | www.colwallceprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 3.1).
- •Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 164 students compared with 20.
- •Abbey College in Malvern is a independent school while Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Abbey College in Malvern better than Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (27.5 vs 3.1 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 Abbey College in Malvern and Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College in Malvern: 20. Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College in Malvern and Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Abbey College in Malvern is unranked and Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1335th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).