Carlton Colville Primary School vs Elm Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Colville Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
366 students
Elm Tree Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
266 students
| Measure | Carlton Colville Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Elm Tree Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #651 of 1,872 | #583 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5316 of 15,697 | #4724 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 366 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 366 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.carltoncolvilleprimary.co.uk | www.elmtreeprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elm Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 62.5).
- •Carlton Colville Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 266.
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 Carlton Colville Primary School better than Elm Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elm Tree Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 62.5 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 Carlton Colville Primary School and Elm Tree Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Colville Primary School: 366. Elm Tree Primary School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Colville Primary School and Elm Tree Primary School rank in East of England?
Carlton Colville Primary School is 651st of 1,872 and Elm Tree Primary School is 583rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).