Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.0 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
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Saxmundham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
| Measure | Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School Saxmundham, East of England | Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Saxmundham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1639 of 1,872 | #633 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13705 of 15,697 | #5156 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 77 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.kelsaleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 21.7).
- •Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 56%).
- •Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 77.
- •Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 21.7 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 Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.0 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. Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1639th of 1,872 and Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 633rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).