Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Coldfair Green Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Saxmundham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
Saxmundham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
| Measure | Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School Saxmundham, East of England | Coldfair Green Community Primary School Saxmundham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1639 of 1,872 | #1635 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13705 of 15,697 | #13686 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 77 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 42% |
| 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 | Saxmundham | Saxmundham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.benhallschool.co.uk | www.coldfairgreenprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (21.7 vs 21.9).
- •Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 42%).
- •Coldfair Green Community Primary School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 77.
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 Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than Coldfair Green Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Coldfair Green Community Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Saxmundham and Saxmundham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 77. Coldfair Green Community Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Coldfair Green Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1639th of 1,872 and Coldfair Green Community Primary School is 1635th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).