Attleborough Academy vs Great Ellingham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Attleborough Academy
Attleborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
976 students
Great Ellingham Primary School
Attleborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
| Measure | Attleborough Academy Attleborough, East of England | Great Ellingham Primary School Attleborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #268 of 460 | #569 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2168 of 4,090 | #4662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 976 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 976 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.5 | – |
| town | Attleborough | Attleborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.attleboroughacademy.org | www.greatellingham.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Ellingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 45.9).
- •Attleborough Academy is the larger school with 976 students compared with 178.
- •Attleborough Academy is a academy school while Great Ellingham Primary School is a local authority 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 Attleborough Academy better than Great Ellingham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Ellingham Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 45.9 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 Attleborough Academy and Great Ellingham Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Attleborough and Attleborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Attleborough Academy: 976. Great Ellingham Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Attleborough Academy and Great Ellingham Primary School rank in East of England?
Attleborough Academy is 268th of 460 and Great Ellingham Primary School is 569th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).