Cockfield Church of England Primary School vs Lavenham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockfield Church of England Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
70 students
Lavenham Community Primary School
Sudbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
| Measure | Cockfield Church of England Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Lavenham Community Primary School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,872 | #322 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8217 of 15,697 | #2481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 70 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 63.6% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cockfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | www.lavenham.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lavenham Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 49.0).
- •Lavenham Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 73%).
- •Lavenham Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Lavenham Community Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 70.
- •Cockfield Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Lavenham Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Cockfield Church of England Primary School better than Lavenham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lavenham Community Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 49.0 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 Cockfield Church of England Primary School and Lavenham Community Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockfield Church of England Primary School: 70. Lavenham Community Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockfield Church of England Primary School and Lavenham Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Cockfield Church of England Primary School is 985th of 1,872 and Lavenham Community Primary School is 322nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).