Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy vs Ellingham VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Bungay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
65 students
Ellingham VC Primary School
Bungay · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
88 students
| Measure | Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy Bungay, East of England | Ellingham VC Primary School Bungay, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1327 of 1,872 | #1420 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10925 of 15,697 | #11791 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 65 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 46.4% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 10% |
| 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 | Bungay | Bungay |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ditchingham.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.ellingham.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 32.2).
- •Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 30%).
- •Ellingham VC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Ellingham VC Primary School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 65.
- •Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Ellingham VC 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 Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy better than Ellingham VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (36.5 vs 32.2 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 Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and Ellingham VC Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bungay and Bungay in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy: 65. Ellingham VC Primary School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and Ellingham VC Primary School rank in East of England?
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is 1327th of 1,872 and Ellingham VC Primary School is 1420th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).