Abbots Green Primary Academy vs South Lee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.7 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
South Lee School
Bury St Edmunds · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
205 students
| Measure | Abbots Green Primary Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England | South Lee School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #141 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #1103 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 608 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 144.8% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Abbots Green Primary Academy is the larger school with 608 students compared with 205.
- •Abbots Green Primary Academy is a academy school while South Lee School is a independent 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 Abbots Green Primary Academy better than South Lee School?
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 Abbots Green Primary Academy and South Lee School?
About 2.7 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. South Lee School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbots Green Primary Academy and South Lee School rank in East of England?
Abbots Green Primary Academy is 141st of 1,872 and South Lee School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).