Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Thomas Gainsborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 6.2 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
Thomas Gainsborough School
Sudbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,603 students
| Measure | Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bures, East of England | Thomas Gainsborough School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 1,872 | #186 of 460 |
| National rank | #11489 of 15,697 | #1486 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 161 | 1,603 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 1,603 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 114.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Bures | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bures.suffolk.sch.uk | tgschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Gainsborough School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 33.7).
- •Thomas Gainsborough School is the larger school with 1,603 students compared with 161.
- •Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Gainsborough 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 Thomas Gainsborough School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Gainsborough School ranks higher (60.0 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 Thomas Gainsborough School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Bures and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 161. Thomas Gainsborough School: 1,603. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Thomas Gainsborough School rank in East of England?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1390th of 1,872 and Thomas Gainsborough School is 186th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).