Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sudbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sudbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury, East of England | Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 1,872 | #1300 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2196 of 15,697 | #10692 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 4% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.acton.suffolk.sch.uk | www.greatwaldingfield.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 37.6).
- •Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 57%).
- •Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 4%).
- •Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 196.
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 Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 37.6 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 Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 196. Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 283rd of 1,872 and Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1300th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).