Acle Academy vs Ormiston Sudbury Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 86 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acle Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
709 students
Ormiston Sudbury Academy
Sudbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
710 students
| Measure | Acle Academy Norwich, East of England | Ormiston Sudbury Academy Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #201 of 460 | #344 of 460 |
| National rank | #1628 of 4,090 | #2776 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 709 | 710 |
| Pupils on roll | 709 | 710 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | 41.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 53.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.acleacademy.co.uk | www.ormistonsudburyacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Acle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 33.4).
- •Ormiston Sudbury Academy is the larger school with 710 students compared with 709.
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 Acle Academy better than Ormiston Sudbury Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Acle Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 33.4 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 Acle Academy and Ormiston Sudbury Academy?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acle Academy: 709. Ormiston Sudbury Academy: 710. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acle Academy and Ormiston Sudbury Academy rank in East of England?
Acle Academy is 201st of 460 and Ormiston Sudbury Academy is 344th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).