Bacton Primary School vs Mendlesham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.2 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
Mendlesham Primary School
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Bacton Primary School Stowmarket, East of England | Mendlesham Primary School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1722 of 1,872 | #1530 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14326 of 15,697 | #12709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 111 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 52.9% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bacton-pri.suffolk.sch.uk | www.mendlesham.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mendlesham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 17.7).
- •Mendlesham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 47%).
- •Bacton Primary School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 100.
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 Mendlesham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mendlesham Primary School ranks higher (27.5 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 Mendlesham Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacton Primary School: 111. Mendlesham Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacton Primary School and Mendlesham Primary School rank in East of England?
Bacton Primary School is 1722nd of 1,872 and Mendlesham Primary School is 1530th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).