Abbeygate Sixth Form College vs Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 981 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeygate Sixth Form College
Bury St Edmunds · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
1,163 students
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
301 students
| Measure | Abbeygate Sixth Form College Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1784 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #14805 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,163 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,163 | 301 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.5% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | 33.4 | – |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbeygatesfc.ac.uk/ | www.westgatecp.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbeygate Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 301.
- •Abbeygate Sixth Form College is a academy school while Westgate Community 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 Abbeygate Sixth Form College better than Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abbeygate Sixth Form College and Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeygate Sixth Form College: 1,163. Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeygate Sixth Form College and Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Abbeygate Sixth Form College is unranked and Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery is 1784th of 1,872 among sixth form schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).