Bacton Primary School vs Elmswell Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacton Primary School
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
111 students
Elmswell Community Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
383 students
| Measure | Bacton Primary School Stowmarket, East of England | Elmswell Community Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1722 of 1,872 | #652 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14326 of 15,697 | #5321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 111 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 52.9% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Stowmarket | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bacton-pri.suffolk.sch.uk | www.elmswell.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Elmswell Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 17.7).
- •Elmswell Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 47%).
- •Elmswell Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Elmswell Community Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 111.
- •Bacton Primary School is a academy school while Elmswell Community 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 Bacton Primary School better than Elmswell Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elmswell Community Primary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 17.7 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 Bacton Primary School and Elmswell Community Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacton Primary School: 111. Elmswell Community Primary School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacton Primary School and Elmswell Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Bacton Primary School is 1722nd of 1,872 and Elmswell Community Primary School is 652nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).