Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Summerhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 6.0 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
Summerhill School
Leiston · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
51 students
| Measure | Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School Saxmundham, East of England | Summerhill School Leiston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1639 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #13705 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–18 |
| Students | 77 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 39% | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.summerhillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 51.
- •Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Summerhill School is a independent 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 Summerhill 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 Summerhill School?
About 6.0 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. Summerhill School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Summerhill School rank in East of England?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1639th of 1,872 and Summerhill School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).