Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs The Limes Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lowestoft · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
The Limes Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
354 students
| Measure | Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | The Limes Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1083 of 1,872 | #1270 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8995 of 15,697 | #10413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 173 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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 | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.blundestoncevcp.co.uk | thelimesacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 38.8).
- •The Limes Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 62%).
- •The Limes Primary Academy is the larger school with 354 students compared with 173.
- •Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while The Limes Primary Academy is a academy 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 Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than The Limes Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 38.8 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 Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Limes Primary Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 173. The Limes Primary Academy: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Limes Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1083rd of 1,872 and The Limes Primary Academy is 1270th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).