Chilton Community Primary School vs Finborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilton Community Primary School
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
Finborough School
Stowmarket · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
716 students
| Measure | Chilton Community Primary School Stowmarket, East of England | Finborough School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1331 of 1,872 | #442 of 460 |
| National rank | #10975 of 15,697 | #3728 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 133 | 716 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 716 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 1.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 1.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Stowmarket | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chilton.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.finboroughschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chilton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.3 vs 17.0).
- •Finborough School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 133.
- •Chilton Community Primary School is a academy school while Finborough School is a independent 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 Chilton Community Primary School better than Finborough School?
On the Success Index (England), Chilton Community Primary School ranks higher (36.3 vs 17.0 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 Chilton Community Primary School and Finborough School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilton Community Primary School: 133. Finborough School: 716. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilton Community Primary School and Finborough School rank in East of England?
Chilton Community Primary School is 1331st of 1,872 and Finborough School is 442nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).