Beck Row Primary Academy vs Isleham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beck Row Primary Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
243 students
Isleham Church of England Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Beck Row Primary Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Isleham Church of England Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #868 of 1,872 | #1048 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7146 of 15,697 | #8673 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 243 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | beckrow.attrust.org.uk/ | www.isleham.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beck Row Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 47.0).
- •Beck Row Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 53%).
- •Isleham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Beck Row Primary Academy is the larger school with 243 students compared with 201.
- •Beck Row Primary Academy is a academy school while Isleham Church of England 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 Beck Row Primary Academy better than Isleham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beck Row Primary Academy ranks higher (53.7 vs 47.0 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 Beck Row Primary Academy and Isleham Church of England Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beck Row Primary Academy: 243. Isleham Church of England Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beck Row Primary Academy and Isleham Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Beck Row Primary Academy is 868th of 1,872 and Isleham Church of England Primary School is 1048th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).