Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Leiston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.7 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
Leiston Primary School
Leiston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
383 students
| Measure | Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School Saxmundham, East of England | Leiston Primary School Leiston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1639 of 1,872 | #1412 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13705 of 15,697 | #11670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 77 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 64% |
| 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 | Leiston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.benhallschool.co.uk | www.leistonprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leiston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 21.7).
- •Leiston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 56%).
- •Leiston Primary School is the larger school with 383 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 Leiston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leiston Primary School ranks higher (32.8 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 Leiston Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Saxmundham and Leiston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 77. Leiston Primary School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Leiston Primary School rank in East of England?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1639th of 1,872 and Leiston Primary School is 1412th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).