Schools in Sudbury, East of England (2025)
20 schools · 6,121 students · 12 academy, 8 local authority · median Pupils on roll 207.
Sudbury, in East of England, has 20 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,121 students. By level there are 17 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 12 academy, 8 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Sudbury's schools is 207, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
17 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (85.2, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Glemsford Primary Academy (82.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (79.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Thomas Gainsborough School (1,603 students), Ormiston Sudbury Academy (710 students), Stour Valley Community School (569 students).
Ranked schools in Sudbury
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 185Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSudbury · Local authority Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 283Glemsford Primary AcademySudbury · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
- 380Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSudbury · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 478Lavenham Community Primary SchoolSudbury · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 565Woodhall Primary SchoolSudbury · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 660Thomas Gainsborough SchoolSudbury · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 1,603 students
- 755Stour Valley Community SchoolSudbury · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 569 students
- 851Wells Hall Primary SchoolSudbury · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 494 students
- 949St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSudbury · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 64 students
- 1044Long Melford Church of England Primary SchoolSudbury · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 1141St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSudbury · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 1238Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSudbury · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 1333Ormiston Sudbury AcademySudbury · Academy Secondary39.6 Attainment 8 · 710 students
- 1427Tudor Church of England Primary School, SudburySudbury · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 268 students
- 1524Clare Community Primary SchoolSudbury · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 1621Pot Kiln Primary SchoolSudbury · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 1721Hundon Community Primary SchoolSudbury · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 64 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 85.2 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 2 | Glemsford Primary Academy Sudbury · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 82.8 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 243 |
| 3 | Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 79.7 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 4 | Lavenham Community Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 77.9 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 5 | Woodhall Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.4 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 6 | Thomas Gainsborough School Sudbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 1,603 |
| 7 | Stour Valley Community School Sudbury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 569 |
| 8 | Wells Hall Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 50.5 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 494 |
| 9 | St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 49.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64 |
| 10 | Long Melford Church of England Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 11 | St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 41.4 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 12 | Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 37.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 13 | Ormiston Sudbury Academy Sudbury · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 33.4 Lower 50% | 39.6 Attainment 8 | 710 |
| 14 | Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Sudbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 268 |
| 15 | Clare Community Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 24.0 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 16 | Pot Kiln Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 21.2 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 17 | Hundon Community Primary School Sudbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 20.7 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64 |
Other schools in Sudbury
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Sudbury side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sudbury?
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Sudbury with a Success Index (England) of 85.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Sudbury?
Sudbury has 20 schools (17 primary, 3 secondary) educating 6,121 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Sudbury?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Sudbury is 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.