Abbots Green Primary Academy vs Hardwick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbots Green Primary Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
608 students
Hardwick Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Abbots Green Primary Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Hardwick Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 1,872 | #1684 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1103 of 15,697 | #14022 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 608 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 144.8% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 3% |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbotsgreenacademy.co.uk | www.hardwickprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbots Green Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.5 vs 19.8).
- •Abbots Green Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 35%).
- •Abbots Green Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 3%).
- •Abbots Green Primary Academy is the larger school with 608 students compared with 190.
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 Abbots Green Primary Academy better than Hardwick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbots Green Primary Academy ranks higher (87.5 vs 19.8 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 Abbots Green Primary Academy and Hardwick Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbots Green Primary Academy: 608. Hardwick Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbots Green Primary Academy and Hardwick Primary School rank in East of England?
Abbots Green Primary Academy is 141st of 1,872 and Hardwick Primary School is 1684th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).