Paxman Academy vs Kings Ford Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Paxman Academy
Colchester
Kings Ford Academy
Colchester
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Free schools
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–16
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Essex
Essex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
873
152
Capacity
900
240
Occupancy
97%
63%
FSM %
33.3%
29.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2024
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
42.4
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
36.4%
-
KS2 Reading
-
55%
KS2 Maths
-
41%
KS2 Writing
-
55%