Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Gunton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Lowestoft · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
Gunton Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
| Measure | Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Gunton Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #999 of 1,872 | #605 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8339 of 15,697 | #4885 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 110 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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.corton.suffolk.sch.uk | www.guntonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gunton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 48.4).
- •Gunton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Gunton Primary Academy is the larger school with 306 students compared with 110.
- •Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Gunton Primary Academy is a academy 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 Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Gunton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gunton Primary Academy ranks higher (64.8 vs 48.4 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 Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Gunton Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 110. Gunton Primary Academy: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Gunton Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 999th of 1,872 and Gunton Primary Academy is 605th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).