Bury St Edmunds County High School vs Howard Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 885 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
Howard Community Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Bury St Edmunds County High School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Howard Community Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 460 | #1855 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1155 of 4,090 | #15356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 657 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.countyhigh.uk | www.howardprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Bury St Edmunds County High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.9 vs 8.8).
- •Bury St Edmunds County High School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 210.
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 Bury St Edmunds County High School better than Howard Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bury St Edmunds County High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 8.8 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 Bury St Edmunds County High School and Howard Community Academy?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury St Edmunds County High School: 657. Howard Community Academy: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury St Edmunds County High School and Howard Community Academy rank in East of England?
Bury St Edmunds County High School is 143rd of 460 and Howard Community Academy is 1855th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).