Combs Ford Primary School vs Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 354 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combs Ford Primary School
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
299 students
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Combs Ford Primary School Stowmarket, East of England | Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1607 of 1,872 | #325 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13478 of 15,697 | #2495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 299 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.2% | 56.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 15% |
| 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 | Stowmarket | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.combsfordprimary.co.uk | www.trinityprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 23.3).
- •Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 47%).
- •Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
- •Combs Ford Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 177.
- •Combs Ford Primary School is a academy school while Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Combs Ford Primary School better than Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 23.3 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 Combs Ford Primary School and Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 354 m in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Combs Ford Primary School: 299. Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Combs Ford Primary School and Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Combs Ford Primary School is 1607th of 1,872 and Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 325th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).