Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bures · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
| Measure | Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bures, East of England | Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 1,872 | #1140 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11489 of 15,697 | #9419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 73% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Bures | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bures.suffolk.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 33.7).
- •Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 50%).
- •Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 84.
- •Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 33.7 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 Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Bures and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 161. Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1390th of 1,872 and Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1140th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).