Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Sudbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury, East of England | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #283 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #2196 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | – |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.acton.suffolk.sch.uk | www.st-josephs.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in East of England.
How do Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 283rd of 1,872 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).