Alde Valley Academy vs Coldfair Green Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alde Valley Academy
Leiston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
Saxmundham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
| Measure | Alde Valley Academy Leiston, East of England | Coldfair Green Community Primary School Saxmundham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #424 of 460 | #1635 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3525 of 4,090 | #13686 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 645 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 645 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 115.2% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leiston | Saxmundham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aldevalley.suffolk.sch.uk | www.coldfairgreenprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coldfair Green Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.9 vs 20.1).
- •Alde Valley Academy is the larger school with 645 students compared with 160.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Alde Valley Academy better than Coldfair Green Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coldfair Green Community Primary School ranks higher (21.9 vs 20.1 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 Alde Valley Academy and Coldfair Green Community Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Leiston and Saxmundham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alde Valley Academy: 645. Coldfair Green Community Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alde Valley Academy and Coldfair Green Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Alde Valley Academy is 424th of 460 and Coldfair Green Community Primary School is 1635th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).